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RUDDER ASSEMBLY
There is a left and a right
rudder. Note the arms
extending from the upper
rudder castings. These
"upper rudder" castings
have an angle molded into
them. The arms should be
angled towards the center of
the boat. You will also see a
colored tab on the end of each arm, one green, one red. The
red tab indicates the left rudder and the green the right.
As shown, line up the rudder pintles
(metal pegs on the hulls) with the
rudder castings (holes with plastic
bushings).
Push the
rudder
castings down
onto the
pintles. The
rudder arm may need to be unlocked
to allow easy positioning.
Insert the retainer pins to lock the
rudders in place. The pins will prevent
the rudders from falling off the boat in
the event of a capsize.
The rudders are locked in the down position by pushing the
rudder arm aft which will seat the rudder. Push the arm down
to engage the locking cam. To release, lift the arm, then pull
the arm forward until the rudder is in the "up" position. Place
the arm down to engage the upper casting with the lower
casting. Beaching will automatically release the rudders. Keep
a small amount of lubricating grease on the plunger and cam
mechanism. If this assembly becomes dry, it will inhibit proper
function.
TILLER CROSSBAR AND EXTENSION
The rudder arms are connected by
a bar called the tiller crossbar. One
end is labeled starboard (right) and
the other port (left). There is a hole
in each end of the tiller crossbar
and a pin on swivel on each rudder
(tiller) arm. The pin is to be inserted
into the hole in the arm such that
the tiller crossbar is above the tiller arm and the tiller extension
is on top of the tiller crossbar. Capture the tiller arm to the
tiller crossbar with the keyhole retainer clip on the tiller arm.
Be sure that the tiller extension
hinge is on top.
Install the hiking stick.
INSTALLING THE RIGHTING LINE
A self-retracting righting-line is provided with the boat. Thread
one end of the line through a grommet located at the rear of
the trampoline (on one side or the other of the boat) from the
bottom, going upwards. Tie a figure 8 knot in the end of the
line. The knot will be on top of the trampoline and the righting-
line below. Thread the other end of the righting-line forward to
the main crossbar (under the boat). Pass the line through the
ring attached to the underside of the main crossbar. Pass the
line across the main crossbar to, and through, the other ring.
Pass the line through then back to and up through the aft
grommet on the opposite side. Pass the line upwards through
the grommet. Tie a figure 8 knot in the end of the line (the knot
will be on top of the trampoline).
Refer to page 15 for righting techniques.
NOTES:
The cooler lids may not be water tight. The storage areas are
not to be considered dry storage areas.
Freezing weather conditions can damage the boat if water is
trapped inside the hulls or aluminum extrusions. These areas
must be drained and dry during freezing conditions
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