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In any case, you basically want the sails to be full of air and just on
the verge of luffing. Here are some other terms that describe
different sailing positions in relation to the wind:
CLOSE-HAULED:
You can sail up to a 45°angle against the wind.
Think of it as sailing "close" to the wind with the sails "hauled" in
tight.
CLOSE-REACH:
Nearly the same as close-hauled, but at less
of an angle toward the wind. This allows the boat to reach greater
speed.
BEAM REACH:
Sailing with the boat at about a 90°angle to the
wind.
BROAD REACH:
Sailing with the wind coming diagonally from
behind (a.k.a. sailing large or quartering wind).
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ BEFORE RUNNING THE SAILBOAT
·NEVER attempt to swim after a stalled or stuck boat! Wait
patiently for the wind currents to return the boat to shore or
use a tennis ball attached to the end of a fishing rod to retrieve
it.
·Sailing the surmount in winds over 15 MPH is not advised.1f
you wish to sail in conditions where wind speed is above
15MPH, you may want to install a high-torque sail servo.
·It is dangerous to operate any R/C vehicle at any time that
there is not sufficient light.
·R/C models produce vibration ns which will cause screws,
nuts, bolts, etc, on your model to become loose overtime. It is
important to make sure that all hardware is secure before
operating your model.
·CAUTION:
Windy conditions cause rough water that will affect the
performance of your boat, and increase the chances of taking on
water.
·Your sailboat may occasionally take on small amounts of water,
especially when running in high winds, rough water, and when
making tight turns. Keep a roll of paper towels handy and dry out
the hull interior after every run. Check for leaks if you notice
excessive amounts of water in the hull. Check for damage.
·After running, remove the hatch covers and allow the interior of the
boat to dry out completely. If you neglect to do this, it may
result in corrosion of the electronic components.
·IMPORTANT:
lf, for whatever reason, your boat takes on a large
amount of water causing the electronics to get wet, you must do
the following immediately: Remove the radio equipment from the
boat. Allow the components to air dry completely before
reassembling. Reinstall the components and check for proper
operation before running the boat in water.
·Total run time of the sailboat is approximately 45-60 minutes
(assuming you begin with new batteries in the receiver box). When
you notice a decrease in power or sluggish response, it means the
batteries are nearly-drained and it's time to head for shore. As soon
as the boat reaches shore, turn off the power to the boat and
transmitter (in that order).
LAUNCH PROCEDURE
1.
Turn the power "ON" to the transmitter and boat (in that order).
2.
Gently place the boat in water that is at least 12"deep and free
of obstacles (weeds, rocks, sticks, ducks, muskrats, etc.).The mast
of the sailboat is NOT A HANDLE.
Do not hold the boat by the mast.
3.
Initially you will want to launch the boat downwind and note if
the boat has a tendency to turn right or left. Adjust the steering trim
lever on your transmitter until the boat runs in a straight line when
the steering control stick is at neutral.
4.
When finished running, be sure to turn the power "OFF" to
your boat and transmitter (in that order).
THE WAlTlNG GAME
If for whatever reason, you lose control of your sailboat, wind and
water currents will slowly carry it toward shore. The bad news is
that the boat could be carried to the opposite shore. Keep in mind
things like wind direction and size of the pond or lake when
surveying areas to run your sailboat. We recommend that you do
not attempt to operate your sailboat on any "free flowing, bodies of
water such as rivers or creeks. If your boat gets stuck in weeds or
runs aground, use a fishing rod with at least 12lb. line and a tennis
ball tied to the end to retrieve it.
Above all, NEVER attempt to swim after a stalled or stuck
boat.
If you intend to run on salt water, be sure to do the following:
·Tape the hatches shut for added protection.
·Use petroleum jelly on the rudder and keel shafts.
·Rinse thoroughly with freshwater after every run.
