motion of the boat or the wind causes the seat to fall into the low-
ered position, someone could be hurt. Make sure the seat is
secured in the open position, with the snap cable to the lifeline,
every time it is opened.
AVOID ENGINE EXHAUST FUMES
.
Engines emit car-
bon monoxide, which can be fatal. Don’t wake board or swim
near the stern of the boat with the engine running. Avoid sitting
near the engine in still air or breathing exhaust fumes.
DON’T INSTALL LIFTING HYDROFOILS ON YOUR
OUTBOARD MOTOR
. They are designed to lift the stern
when powering. They also contribute to instability. The benefits
are not worth the risk.
GENERAL INFORMATION
TERMINOLOGY.
In the following instructions, we have tried
to avoid the use of nautical terms wherever possible. If you are
new to the sport, having to learn a new language while you are
learning to rig and sail the boat can be grim. If you are an expe-
rienced sailor, be patient with our use of non-nautical words,
rather than the more technically correct sailing language.
JOBS THAT ONLY HAVE TO BE DONE ONCE.
Much of
what you will read in the following instructions will involve the
initial setup and rigging of the boat, and will only be done once.
Once this is done, it will not have to be redone each time you sail.
So don’t be intimidated by the length and detail of these instruc-
tions.
BOWLINE KNOTS
. It is essential to learn to tie a bowline knot.
It is used all over the boat to tie stuff together. The bowline is
shown below. Pull the loops tight. It will not jiggle loose, and can
be easily undone even after being pulled tight under really heavy-
loads.
Bowline knot
SECURING A LINE TO A CLEAT:
The proper way to secure a line to a cleat is shown in the follow-
ing drawing.
Securing a line to a cleat
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
You will need at least the following items on the boat for assem-
bly, maintenance and safety.
7/16 and 9/16 end wrenches (2 of each)
Vice grip pliers
Screwdriver, common
Screwdriver, phillips
Knife
Spare bulbs and fuses
Flashlight
Lifejackets, as required by the Coast Guard.
Type IV throwable flotation device
Horn or whistle
Bailing bucket and bilge pump
Compass
Flare kit (with 3 day use and 3 night use flares)
Fire extinguisher, type B1
Danforth T-1200 anchor, or equivalent, with 26 feet of
1/4” chain and 150’ of 3/8” nylon line
VHF radio (transmitter and receiver)
Fenders for docking (2)
Chart of your sailing area
Dock lines
If you are sailing where rescue is not readily available, an
Emergency Positioning Radio Beacon (EPIRB) is highly desir-
able. A small hand-held GPS set is a good idea for basic naviga-
tion.
RIGGING THE MAST
RIG BOX.
Open up the box of rigging that comes with the boat
and do a complete inventory to make sure everything is there. A
checklist, showing each item, is packed with the parts.
UPPER SHROUDS AND FORESTAY (MAST SUPPORT
WIRES).
Connect the upper shrouds and forestay to the upper
shroud straps (6’ from the top of the mast) with a 3/8” screw pin
shackle. The side shrouds go on the right and left side, and the
forestay goes between them. Tighten the shackle really tight, and
put a safety wire in place so it never comes loose. The setup is
shown in the photo on the next page.
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