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Install 8 "AA" alkaline batteries into the radio transmitter
following the instructions for your radio system. Carefully
place the sailboat hull into the included boat stand if it is not
already on the stand. Next, carefully remove the radio box lid
(scale cockpit) of the boat. Care must be taken when doing this
as the cockpit is secured by a rubber band. Locate the receiver
battery box. Install 4 "AA" alkaline batteries into the battery box.
Return the battery box back into the allotted space.
After you have finished completing the boat, turn on the radio
system and test to make certain that it is functioning correctly.
First turn on the transmitter. Next, turn on the switch that
controls the receiver.
• By moving the right stick of your transmitter, you will control
the rudder. If you want to turn to the right, simply move the
stick to the right, and the rudder should also move to the right.
Do the opposite to turn left.
• By moving the left stick of your transmitter, you will control the
sails. By moving the left stick upward, you will let the sails out.
By pulling the left stick down, you will tighten the sails.
• When you have finished sailing, turn the receiver off before
turning the transmitter off.
• Always extend the transmitter antenna prior to sailing.
• Make certain that the receiver antenna is completely uncoiled.
• If the radio system works correctly and you are certain that
each sail and fitting is properly adjusted, you are ready to sail.
Section 3—Installation of Batteries for Radio Transmitter and Receiver
Section 4—Checking the Radio System
The following may help you get started in sailing. Follow the
instructions and understand that it takes some practice to
become an accomplished yachtsman.
Do not sail if the winds are too strong. Best results will occur
with winds between 5 and 12 mph.
Section 5—Sailing Tips
WIND
PORT TACK
NO SAIL ZONE
PORT
TACK
STARBOARD
TACK
STARBOARD TACK
CLOSE-HAULED
CLOSE-HAULED
WIND ABEAM
45°
45°
WIND ABEAM
QUARTER LEE
QUARTER LEE
RUNNING
