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LAGUNA YACHTS, INC.

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OWNER'S MANUAL

TRAILERABLE SAILBOATS UP TO 25 FEET

LAGUNA YACHTS, INC.

Summary of Contents for Windrose

Page 1: ...1630 S SINCLAIR ANAHEIM CA 92806 All nqhh rf I rvod noprodtJctlon In whOIQ or par1 without writtflttl p mli imn in t Ir Gtly protubit 1Jd W NDROSE OWNER S MANUAL TRAILERABLE SAILBOATS UP TO 25 FEET A...

Page 2: ...er 2 Safety Tips 2 3 Safety Equipment 3 Parts to Your Boat 4 Trailering 5 6 Launching 6 Retrieving Your WINDROSE 6 7 Standing Rigging 7 Rigging and Stepping the Mast 8 Rigging the Boom 8 Rigging the M...

Page 3: ...the weather condi right from the start See your dealer tions are unfavorable or are predicted or insurance broker to become so Listen to weather fore K Fasten all heavy objects such as gas casts check...

Page 4: ...ype anchor should be adequate for any condition you are likely to encounter Attached to the anchor should be 114 or heavier guage chain The length of the chain should be equal to the length of your bo...

Page 5: ...I f J 75 1 I i 7 t 1L 4 Section 5 PARTS TO YOUR BOAT BACKSTAY p S...

Page 6: ...tly the trailer brakes are still applied and may burn up The solution to this potential problem is to make sure that the brake acutator is free to slide in and out when the load equilizing hitch is in...

Page 7: ...u hull fittings hoses and valves If there are any small leaks a good marinecaulk ing compound should take care of them Section 8 RETREIVING YOUR WINDROSE A Crank the keel into the full up posi tion Re...

Page 8: ...re walking the mast forward and tying it down be sure to remove any 7 TOP lighting connections from the mast With the mast tied down and all rig ging tied off one final item that should be attended to...

Page 9: ...aft of the mast on the cabin top Starting in the cockpit is awkward and not a safe procedure Pick the mast up and stand it upright It s recommended you do this when the boat is still on the trailer w...

Page 10: ...UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD ANY RIGGING BE SET UP BAR TIGHT OR LEFT SLACK Once the mast has been stepped and the slack taken out of the jibstay with its turnbuckle tighten the upper and lower shrou...

Page 11: ...so that the wind pushes the bow in the direction you are turning then pull in the main sheet and YOU RE SAILING Section 15 SAILINGTIPS Now that we have you in the water under sail it is undoubtedly a...

Page 12: ...l find sailing to windward the hardest If you point or head into the wind too much the forward part of the sails will flutter luff and the boat will slow down or stop If you point away from the wind t...

Page 13: ...nt In fresh and heavy winds you can often keep this angle constant by keeping the boat tipped heeled at a constant angle Turn toward the wind to heelless away from the wind to heel more Slight changes...

Page 14: ...called reaching While reaching let your sails out as far as you can without having the leading edge luff Steer the boat straight for a landmark or on a com pass cOurse Keep adjusting the sails so the...

Page 15: ...u are going to turn so that the wind comes from the other side of the boat you will have to point into the wind tacking or straight downwind Gibing as you turn While you are tacking the forward edge o...

Page 16: ...lor can land any boat by coasting to a stop with the bow a foot away from the dock or the buoy WIND WIND NEVER try to land or stop with the sails full of wind The best way to become proficient is to P...

Page 17: ...u will have to turn away from the wind enough to get the sails full and pick up speed before you can turn away from the shore WRONG Skipper keeps trying to turn into wind no speed can t tack drifts in...

Page 18: ...new CHAIN ANCHOR When sailing in heavy air or if you can t swim wear a comfortable life vest These vests are soft flexible and comfortable enough to wear all the time with no inconvenience at all Don...

Page 19: ...anyone to quickly remove the bolt whenever the keel is to be raised Lower the keel one turn of the winch handle then hold the lockdown bolt in one side ot the keel trunk while lowering the keel slowl...

Page 20: ...it the engine propeller with possible damage to the engine and or kick up rudder Section 18 OUTBOARDENGINES The appropriate size engine will depend on the size of your WINDROSE For models twenty two f...

Page 21: ...Section 21 GALLEY OPERATIONS Each galley has a five gallon fresh water tank Drains that are through hull have gate valves installed on the through hull fittings Prior to sailing the valves should be c...

Page 22: ...through Yachting Publishing Corp 50 West 44th Street New York N Y 10036 B WOOD TRIM AND PARTS Most exterior wood is teak and can be kept looking attractive by occa sional oiling with teak oil Should...

Page 23: ...you use your trailer we recommend checking to see that the lug nuts are tight Please understand that NO warranty is allowed on your WINDROSE if it has been moved or stored on a trailer that is not FAC...

Page 24: ...n it You should immediately remove the cover on receipt of your boat if it has not already been done With time and sun the protective cover will dry out and crack covering your waterline with unsightl...

Page 25: ...rofit organization You then become eligible to paticipate in their many activities and receive their newslet ter the Mainsheet Should you wish to write NASA their address is NASA P O Box 3104 Newport...

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