Assembly instructions
Valdivia
Order No.
1140
Before turning the boat (“going about”) close-haul the sails so
that the forward thrust is maintained as long as possible during
the turning manoeuvre. Once the boat’s bow has turned
through the wind, the wind will engage from the other side. If
the foresails are left in the old position for a moment they will
“come back” and amplify the boat’s turning movement.
Once the wind has filled the mainsail again, the foresails can
be shifted to the correct side.
Before gybing (see glossary) close-haul the boom sails, move
the sails to the other side by making a slight course correction
and slacken the sails again. Gybing is not the safest sailing
manoeuvre; take care that the boat does not get out of control.
The recommended battery provides 2 to 3 hours of sailing
pleasure if you only run the motor for brief periods. For proper
control the skipper needs to be able to see the position of the
sails clearly, and for this reason you should keep the boat wit-
hin a range at which the sail positions can always be recogni-
sed.
When heaving to (coming to a halt) remember that a sailing
boat comes to a dead stop quickly in a strong wind simply by
turning into wind, but it requires a longer distance to stop when
the breeze is light.
In normal sailing the wet sheets are continually pulled inside
the hull, with the result that damp can build up there. For this
reason we recommend that you remove the deck superstruc-
ture units at the end of each running session, and give the
boat a few hours to dry out completely.
If the boat heels at an excessive angle water may enter the
hull, but you can suck it out again through the opening in the
battery retainer frame 5.14 using a length of hose or pipe.
We do not recommend sailing the Valdivia in salt water, as the
electronics and metal fittings may be damaged by the salt air
and seawater.
A new coat of wax every two years will help to keep the ship’s
timbers in good condition.
If the sails become seriously creased or wrinkled due to ope-
rating the boat with the sails reefed, they can safely be ironed
flat. Lay a damp cloth on top, set the iron to “low” (natural silk
temperature) and smooth them out gently.
If you are a newcomer to sailing we recommend that you read
one of the many specialist books which describe the basics of
sailing in theory and practice, e.g. a manual for obtaining
yachting certificates.
robbe Modellsport GmbH & Co. KG
We reserve the right to alter technical specifications.
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