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Summary of Contents for NIKKI

Page 1: ...RIGGING GUIDE vol 1 2 Dec 2019 Designed developed and manufactured by Skeeta Foiling Craft Pty Ltd Melbourne Australia ...

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Page 3: ...rs 9 Sail 10 Sail numbers 12 Boom 13 Mainsheet 14 Outhaul 15 Vang system Vang rope tailing system 15 Rudder Box tiller 16 Rudder 18 Centreboard Displacement models Foiling models Attaching the pushrod 19 Wand height sensor foiling models 22 Launching and leaving the shore 25 Returning to shore and unrigging 25 Towing and anchoring 25 Maintenance 26 Warranty 27 ...

Page 4: ... Check everything is in the package when delivered and first opened Immediately let your dealer know if any parts did not arrive Displacement Models Foiling Models Optional extras 1 x Skeeta Hull in hull bag 1 x Skeeta Hull in hull bag 1 x 8 5 m or 9 5 m mast base 2 x Wings 2 x Wings 1 x 8 5 m sail or 9 5 m sail 1 x Rudder box and tiller 1 x Rudder box and tiller 1 x Tiller extension 1 x Tiller ex...

Page 5: ...at bag EVA foam is applied to the deck for comfort and grip Do not paint vinyl wrap or heavily sticker the hull in dark colours as overheating may cause damage to the hull WARNING DO NOT cover up the air valve located on the bulkhead This hole needs to breathe covering this will void warranty CARE Never leave your boat in damp conditions For example in a damp bag The hull is made to be reasonably ...

Page 6: ...e font wing bar into the hole 2 Lower the rear bar into position and push the bar over the inner pin 3 The outer pin will sit inside the hole on the moulding attached to the rear bar Push the retaining pin in place The wings are strong the front wing bar can be used for lifting the boat The righting rope is used when capsized is lead under the wings ...

Page 7: ...ld the covers need replacing these ties are easy to cut off and replaced Only use UV stable Nylon with 20Kg breaking load The underside of the wing covers have orange stripes to help make the boat more easily visible when capsized Hiking straps Hiking straps are attached to the boat They are placed over the front wing bar so you can easily get your feet under The straps sit under the rear wing bar...

Page 8: ...n push the spring clip in and insert the axle into the tube on the trolley rear bar The spring clip will click into the hole on the underneath side of the tube Repeat for opposite side 3 To attach the wheels place the wheels onto the axle then place the washer over the axle Insert the linch pin into the hole on the outside of the axle WARNING When changing the rear strap position be sure to ONLY u...

Page 9: ...nd on the trolley centre bar The spring clip will click into the hole 5 Attach the handle by again pushing the spring clip in and inserting it into the tube at the very front of the trolley The spring clip will click into the hole Skeeta can be neatly stored on the trolley in her protective padded bag with all components inside ...

Page 10: ... and mast tip together making sure the sail track aligns and locking pin is engaged 2 Attach the 3 stays to the hound fitting attached to the mast tip with the shackle Ensure the forestay is positioned in the middle of the 3 stays 3 Lay the mast on the boat and attach two of the stays 4 Raise the mast and position the mast base onto the mast step attached to the boat 5 Support the mast and attach ...

Page 11: ...the rig to the sailor s body weight When attaching the spreader for the first time do not put the mast up on the boat it is easier to do it with the mast lying horizontally 1 To attach the spreader onto the mast Insert the spreader base into the attachment on the mast base and insert the 1 4 clevis pin and put the ring on to prevent the clevis pin falling out 2 To attach the stays onto the spreade...

Page 12: ...der bar lengths Undo the ring and pull out the 3 16 clevis pin The spreader bar can now slide in and out of the spreader base and be inserted into any hole Sail The sail comes in its own bag with battens inserted but not tightened Use the allen key provided with the sail to tension up the battens before hoisting the sail The sail should have no wrinkles when rigged up with the vang on 1 Attach the...

Page 13: ...ail into the sail feeder and feed the luff up the sail track on the back of the mast 3 When the sail is fully raised insert the knot into the halyard lock on the front side of the mast To adjust the sail hoist height position the knot along the cord within the locking ball ...

Page 14: ...rack The remaining halyard rope can be stored in the sail pocket Sail Numbers Sail numbers are supplied with each sail In the sail bag there will be 6 x 300mm number 8 s The sail number is the same as the boats serial number located on the transom of the hull To achieve correct sail numbers relative to your boat follow these steps 1 Cut out the grey areas with a sharp pair of scissors ...

Page 15: ...anel second from the foot of the sail as shown Position the numbers 60mm apart and to the edge of the sail Boom The boom is a parallel carbon fibre section to which a yoke vang loop mainsheet loop outhaul and orange boom pad have been added Once the sail is up 1 insert the outhaul end of the boom through the webbing loop on the clew of the sail and attach the hook onto the small loop on the sail ...

Page 16: ...sheet system is threaded through the pulleys provided as shown The mainsheet can always be left attached to the boat To connect to the boom Attach the double pulley hook onto the mainsheet boom loop Ensure the mainsheet is in the correct orientation and not twisted The opening of the hook should face to the bow of the boat TIP Once the boom is inserted into the loops you can roll the boom up with ...

Page 17: ...d as necessary Vang system The unique vang system on Skeeta revolves around a vang track This reduces pressure on the mast reducing the chance of breakages and uncontrolled sail manipulation whilst still maintaining the high leech tension required for foiling The vang system can always remain on the boat To attach the vang Click the snap hook onto the boom vang loop Be sure that the ropes are not ...

Page 18: ...g rope through the loop on the forward end of the outer wing bar 2 On the underneath side of the wing where the orange stripes are near the aft and inner wing bar there is a sister clip Pull both sister clips together and connect them Rudder box tiller The rudder box and tiller are a single unit 1 Position the rudder box over both plates on the stern post of Skeeta 2 Insert the rudder pin and secu...

Page 19: ...is foil design 4 Loop the shock cord over the tiller and through the olive clip and tension as required Always make sure the shock cord across the rudder is loose as this helps the boat to round up if you do go overboard WARNING DO NOT hold on to the tiller or tiller extension in the event of a capsize or falling overboard as you may damage the boat rudder box tiller or tiller extension ...

Page 20: ...ply the toggle clamp to hold it in place 2 Attach the horizontal foil by aligning the pins and pushing it up into place Make sure the push button is fully engaged before going sailing The button will sit flush on the outside surface of the rudder 3 Clamp the rudder in place using the toggle clamp ...

Page 21: ...he retaining toggle pin over the top of the rudder and onto the opposite side of the rudder box Insert it through the rudder box and rudder hole Make sure the toggle pin nose drops to be engaged properly 6 The excess rope can be inserted into the groove in the end of the tiller Centreboard Displacement models 1 Insert the displacement tips in both centreboard and rudder foils WARNING Be aware of t...

Page 22: ...eboard Pull the shock cord attached to the retaining pin over the top of the centreboard and over the other end of the retaining pin Foiling models 1 Insert the centreboard into the centre case from above so that it sticks out around 50mm under the boat so you can see the hole on the port side and hold it in place with the toggle clamp 2 Attach the horizontal main foil under the boat whilst on the...

Page 23: ...ough the hole in the foil case and centreboard Pull the shock cord attached to the retaining pin over the rudder and over the other end of the retaining pin Attaching the pushrod The horizontal lifting foil is controlled by the wand via the pushrod Once the centreboard is secured in place attach the clevis on the end of the pushrod to the bell crank on top of the centreboard using the fast pin pro...

Page 24: ...ensioned correctly 1 Thread the rope through the tube and out the slot in the back of the wand tube 2 Insert the wand inside the wand tube assembly ensuring the rope is sitting in the groove at the back of the wand 3 Push the wand tube assembly into the groove on the bow mechanism and push the fast pin into the holes to connect both components together ...

Page 25: ...Rigging_Guide_vol 1 2_Dec 2019 4 Run the wand rope around the boat threading the wand cord through the fairleads and pulleys as shown below 5 Return the cord to the wand tube and thread the cord up the wand as shown ...

Page 26: ... there is not enough tension on the wand rope the wand may sit in one position and cause the main lifting foil to have too much lift potentially causing the foil to breach the water s surface If this does happen tension the wand rope tighter by re positioning the knot on the wand rope If there is too much tension on the wand rope the wand can be difficult to adjust whilst sailing and can cause the...

Page 27: ... raised and the wand in the fully raised position then gently place the boat on the trolley This enables the boat ready to sail again simply by launching and hoisting the sail Towing anchoring The boat may be tethered for towing or anchoring via the forestay plate If there is crew aboard it is recommended to use the forestay as a guide wrap the tow rope around the mast and the crew to hold the end...

Page 28: ...asive material especially from all moving components and the internal surfaces of the bow mechanism centerboard case rudder box mast hole mast lock pin wing tubes vang system centreboard rudder and pushrods Unclip the lifting foils and wash thoroughly with fresh water making sure the push button and t joint moves freely Always dry foils and hull before placing them in their bags Do not leave the f...

Page 29: ... wind or in rough waves conditions Failure to thoroughly wash the boat and all components with fresh clean water after each use Failure to follow any procedures in corresponding SFC written manuals guides documents Exceeding specified weight as stated on boat plaque Inappropriate storage or handling including storage of the boat in closed damp conditions for example a wet boat bag Constant exposur...

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