Trimming
Control Centering
Before the first voyage, or in the event of an accident,
make sure the rudder and sails are centered.
1. Make sure the sails and rudder are centered (neutral)
when the transmitter controls and trims are centered.
2. When needed, manually adjust the length of the
control line between the winch in the boat and the
cleat (
A
) on each sail boom. Each line is tied off on
the cleat on each sail boom. Always adjust the length
of the line at the cleat, not on the winch inside the
boat.
Centering Controls after Voyages
1. If the model requires excessive transmitter trim (8 or
more clicks of trim per channel), return the transmitter
trim to zero and adjust the control lines on the boom
cleats (
A
) so that the rudder and sails are in the water
trimmed positions.
2. Adjust the 4 mast stays (
B
), which hold the mast
vertically on the boat.
3. Check to make sure the main boom and front sail
boom are in line with each other. Adjust the length of
the line tied on the booms under the sails if the sails
are not centered with each other. Adjust the stay (
C
)
at the top of the front (jib) sail to raise the sail on the
mast. Tied control lines may need to be loosened at
the bottom of the sail so that you can tighten the top
of the sail.
Adjusting Sails
After you have centered the sails and the rudder, adjust
the sails for the most fun and safe sailing. Briefly sail
the boat to see how the sails need to be trimmed.
Tighten the stays (
B
and
C
) by lifting up on the lower end.
Loosen the stays by lifting then pushing down the upper
end of a stay. Loosen or tighten sail control lines by
coiling the control lines around the cleats (
A
) and tying
off the end of the line in the slots on the ends of a cleat.
The winch servo has more travel than your sails require
for safe and enjoyable sailing. Set the rigging so that the
lines are JUST taut when the sails are fully retracted and
the servo is at the end of its retraction travel.
NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the lines on the sail
boom cleats or damage to the line or servo could
result.
Take your time to prepare your sails for the conditions.
Tip:
When there is little wind, tighten the sails so
they catch more wind. When there is more wind,
loosen the sails to allow them to flap and let
excess wind spill around the edges of the sails.
Lines and Winch Operation
Before the first voyage, or in the event of an accident,
closely inspect the winch lines (
A
) and ensure they move
freely to and from the winch. Always replace worn winch
lines and repair the winch so it responds correctly to the
transmitter.
A
B
C
A
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EN
Westward
™
