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  Owner’s Manual 

   

 

Revision Date:  2013-02-06 

Copyright 2012 – Falcon Marine LLC – 9008 Marlin St. – Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 USA – 321-799-4841 

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Страница 1: ...Owner s Manual Revision Date 2013 02 06 Copyright 2012 Falcon Marine LLC 9008 Marlin St Cape Canaveral FL 32920 USA 321 799 4841...

Страница 2: ...ive if you have any questions regarding how this boat should be assembled set up or operated Improper use or set up of this boat can result in damage injury or even death Falcon Marine LLC Falcon F18...

Страница 3: ...n Pole 11 0 Jib Sheet System 11 1 Jib Rotation Limiter 11 2 Jib Sheet 12 0 Boom and Outhaul 13 0 Downhaul Assembly 14 0 Mast Rotation Quick Release connection 15 0 Mainsail 16 0 Raising the Mainsail 1...

Страница 4: ...is pictured The exact contents may differ depending on model and options Hulls Line and rigging kit Spars Foils Castings and tramp Sails and spin hoop not shown For assembly you will need Pliers Sock...

Страница 5: ...e fore and aft by taking opposing diagonal measurements from the same location on each hull Note that once the hulls are canted to the proper 3 degrees the width measurement along the hull centerline...

Страница 6: ...ould settle in after a few sails Figure 2B Figure 2C 3 0 Trampoline Assembly Fig 3A After the cross bars are adequately tightened now it is time to string the trampoline Find the edge on the tramp wit...

Страница 7: ...lacing button again Pull the line over the top of the first button and string over the top of the second Once over the top of the second go back under the cross bar and wrap around the fiberglass rod...

Страница 8: ...of extra line to wrap around the end of the trampoline bar to prevent the first and last loop from slipping off the ends Once the tramp is laced remove the 1 8 x 30 lines and tie the foot straps to th...

Страница 9: ...the opposite side and feed through the pivot cheek block fastened just aft of the main bolt Feed the line back through the beam and exit through the end cap in the 7mm bushing Install a 20mm stopper b...

Страница 10: ...back up through the tramp at the grommet located in the center of the tramp just aft of the storage pocket Run this line through the turning block provided and back through the center grommet under t...

Страница 11: ...res To install the diamond wires first remove the base plate from the bottom of the mast Feed the threaded stud end end of the diamond wire into 2 slots located approximately 6 from the bottom 1 diamo...

Страница 12: ...wires Note the direction the mast is bowing and then loosen the diamond adjuster bolt the direction the mast is bowing will now be referred to the short side Unpin the clevis pin at the upper diamond...

Страница 13: ...note small differences may be required to match your particular sail to the mast Different sail maker combinations could require significantly different starting points to accurately match you rig to...

Страница 14: ...il is up and secure the slack halyard can be pulled through the mast base and placed in the trampoline pocket while sailing 7 4 Spin Halyard Run the spin halyard through the pulley tied to the bail ap...

Страница 15: ...e the forestay wire should be placed in between the 2 shroud wires on the shackle Find the trapeze wires and attach them in the upper hole of the mast hound with the bow shackle Feed the jib halyard w...

Страница 16: ...e side stay connection 7 6 Bridal Wire Assembly The bridal wires should attach to the center of the bridal assembly as shown At the apex of the bridals the large eye will face aft the formed eye will...

Страница 17: ...haul assembly located aft of the cross bar Place the mast lengthwise on the boat with the base pointing forward and the mast track down Attach the side stays to the shroud adjuster plates with the pin...

Страница 18: ...for the conditions It is very important the there be adequate tension in the rig before continuing the rigging process Never attempt to sail with a loose rig The mast should be located somewhere from...

Страница 19: ...a grab loop will be located just at the jam cleat when the rudder is in the full down position There is a longer piece of 4mm line fed from the end of the tiller arm on the outside This should be lea...

Страница 20: ...Pin the rudders in place with the retaining clip in each of the lower gudgeons Note the rudders will not stay attached to your boat if they are not properly pinned prior to use Attach the tiller tie b...

Страница 21: ...edges both fore and aft The rake of the rudders is set at the factory This may be adjusted as follows There is a putty stop located in the lower section of the rudder housing The rudder when deployed...

Страница 22: ...he plug from the rear When first setting up your boat you will need to rig the spin bag to the pole Locate the bundle of lines in the rigging box labeled spin bag ties This will include 1 3mm by 7 foo...

Страница 23: ...spinnaker When the sail is full and properly sheeted under load the pole should be straight or still slightly bowed down See appendix for the installation instructions for the SNU snuffer system The...

Страница 24: ...leat mounted on the port forward cross bar between the jib track pylons By pulling on this line and cleating the jib travel is restricted Releasing this line will allow the jib car to travel further o...

Страница 25: ...lls The jib sheet will come out of each beam and through the rings as shown They will then lead forward through the jib swivel cleats mounted on the forward cross bar and forward to towards the bridal...

Страница 26: ...oop in the line and slide it back over the pole 12 0 Boom and Outhaul Attach the end of the boom gooseneck assembly to the mast bracket with the 1 1 4 clevis pin Feed the 4mm line from the rigging box...

Страница 27: ...cleat located near the mast base This line will then continue down through a lead block approximately 2 below the flip cleat Once out the bottom of the lead block feed the line through to the bushing...

Страница 28: ...o see that they are evenly tensioned and no one batten is bowed more than the others 16 0 Raising the Sail Make sure the boat is first facing directly into the wind Connect the main sail ring shackle...

Страница 29: ...the sail moves a small ways it is OK to let the mast rotate back straight and continue to gently pull the sail the rest of the way down 18 0 Mainsheet Thread the main sheet line Either lay them on the...

Страница 30: ...h the blocks through the grommet located at the tack of the main sail 1 block will end up on each side of the sail as shown above Located on each side of the down haul bracket assembly is a 16mm doubl...

Страница 31: ...il is fully raised attach the jib sail tack to the eyelet on the aft side of the bridal wire apex with the 3 16 bow shackle Once the jib wire approaches the bottom of the sail connect the S hook tied...

Страница 32: ...ed on the saddle just outboard of the mast and then back through a large nylon ring located near the aft most center grommet in the trampoline Feed the line forward and through the 29mm block attached...

Страница 33: ...e spin pole approximately 1 foot forward of the base on the starboard side of the boat A tag line should have been provided leading through the front beam Tie the end of the spin tack to the tag line...

Страница 34: ...ard part of the trampoline Tie the stainless steel ring to each side of the line The length of each line should be set such that the ring will easily ride against the back face of the front beam just...

Страница 35: ...on the tack release ring to release the tack line Once this is pulled the spin is free to be fully snuffed in to the bag With a new sail this may pull a little hard at first Also note when testing on...

Страница 36: ...s and led under the tramp to hold the ends in the desired location 24 0 Righting line Locate the lines labeled righting line Tie a small loop in 1 end of the 8mm line Feed the other end through the sa...

Страница 37: ...atamaran shall not carry more than the maximum load indicated for the appropriate model and trapezes shall not be used when carrying more than two persons All inspection ports and drain plugs shall be...

Страница 38: ...or nearly directly into the wind Move your weight forward or aft to swing the bows in the proper direction prior to righting With your weight at or just behind the front cross bar grab the righting li...

Страница 39: ...the mast To protect against rocks gravel and road debris boat covers are recommended They also provide protection from the weather and the elements Mooring of your boat is not recommended Always leave...

Страница 40: ...ob should be done to replace any lost material before the hull is breached If your hulls are taking on excessive water during sailing check for leaks by applying soapy water around the fittings and bl...

Страница 41: ...FALCON F18 Maximum capacity 2 persons plus gear total 200kg 440 lbs...

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