3. Sail Control
Jib
• Th
e jib halyard replaces the headstay when the jib is up, allowing for
a wide adjustment of mast rake. Th
e headstay will fall slack when the
jib halyard is properly tensioned.
• Remove the clevis pin just aft of the headstay, line up the jib tack
between the holes, and reinsert the clevis pin.
• Locate the jib sheets (one line, in the line bag) and fi nd their
halfway point; this is where they will attach to the sail. Feed the
midpoint through the clew grommet as a loop and pass both tails
through this loop, so that when tightened, the sheet is securely
attached to the sail. Lead the nearest sheet back to the fairlead on
the near side of the boat, and lead the other sheet in front of the
mast and back to the opposite fairlead. Tie a stopper knot in the
ends to prevent them from pulling out when you raise the sail.
• Locate the jib halyard shackle and attach it to the head of the jib.
Make sure the jib sheets will run free and pull up the halyard. When
the sail is most of the way up, you will get to a block at the end of
the wire. Run the tail through the block near the bottom of the
mast, then through this block on the wire, ending at the cleat.
Th
is purchase is used to tension the jib halyard and rig. Th
e tail
can be coiled and placed in the halyard bag to eliminate clutter.
• To keep the headstay from interfering with the jib, take up
the slack in the wire at the bottom with a piece of shockcord
(not provided).
Raising the mainsail
• Locate the aft end of the main halyard and attach it to the head of
the mainsail. Th
e smaller the knot, the closer to the top of the mast
the sail will be.
• Make sure the mainsheet will run free and hoist the sail,
taking care to feed it into the sail track. Once the sail is near the
masthead, you will fi nd a stainless ring tied into the line. Pass a loop
of halyard through the ring and down under the cleat, and use this
additional purchase to pull the main up to full hoist.
• Cleat off the halyard, coil the tail and stow in the line bag.
• Th
e cunningham is attached to the port side of the mast. Pass the end
up through the grommet in the luff of the mainsail and back down to
the clam cleat on the starboard side of the mast. Tie a stopper knot in
the bitter end to prevent it from unrigging itself.
Before launching
Attach the rudder to the gudgeons as shown, kicking up the
rudder if necessary. Make sure the rudder bolt is tight enough
so the blade will remain kicked up. If the rudder stop does not
prevent the rudder from lifting off the boat, bend the stop out
so that it fi ts as shown. Pass the tiller between the mainsheet
bridles and slide it into the rudder head. Pass the rudder down haul
line through the cleat and leave loose; this line will get tightened
once the rudder is all the way down. Th
e shockcord reduces damage
if the rudder hits something while sailing.
4. Launching
Daggerboard:
With the boat in shallow water or secured to a dock, slide
the daggerboard into the daggerboard trunk as much as water depth
will allow. Th
e thin edge should be aft and the handle up. Stretch
the shockcord around the aft edge with the plastic tubing against
the edge of the board; this helps keep the board at a desired height.
Rudder:
Push the rudder blade down as much as water depth will
allow. Once it is all the way down, tighten the downhaul line.
Unrigging
As you approach shallow water when you come in from sailing, pull
up the daggerboard halfway. Release the rudder downhaul and pop
up the rudder. After you a re secured to the dock or standing in
shallow water, pull the daggerboard out of its slot and lay it down
in the bottom of the boat. Make sure your mainsheet will run free,
and release the vang. To re move the rudder, depress the stop and
pull it off . Once the boat is on land, make sure the headstay is still
tied off to the bow shackle before dropping the jib. You can leave
the boat rigged unless it is traveling, just make sure both halyards
are secured. Remove the boom and roll it up with the mainsail.
When unstepping the rig, leave the shroud adjusters attached
to the shrouds to prevent damaging them while cartopping.
Sail care tips
All gear should be rinsed, if sailing in salt water, and the sail
should be allowed to dry before it is rolled up. Removing the
battens from the pockets between uses will increase the life of
the elastic that holds them in. Make sure the window is not
creased if you fold the sail.
Daggerboard
Mast
Mainsheet block
Mainsheet block
Tiller w/extension
Traveler eyes
Rudder
Gudgeons
Mainsheet bridle
Mainsheet retaining loop
Boom
Now you are ready to sail your v15!
For your own safety, make sure
you are wearing appropriate cloth-
ing for the conditions, and please
obtain proper training before
sailing. Have fun and don’t forget
your lifejacket!
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