Thank you for choosing an ODOM Sailboat Kit.
We firmly believe you will find your ODOM to be fun and relatively easy to build.
Please take the time now to familiarize yourself with this instruction manual and the parts that came in your kit.
These instructions assume that you have purchased the ODOM Standard Kit, ODOM Hardware Kit, Radio,
Sail Servo, Sails and an ODOM Stand Kit from Adrian Olson Products. If you choose to provide your own
hardware, sails, radio equipment or sail servo, some of the assembly instructions may have to be modified.
However, please note that there are certain Class Specifications that must be adhered to if you want to
race your ODOM. ODOM Class Specifications may be found at our website: (www.modelyachting.com) or
the American Model Yachting Association (www.amya.org).
Where possible we have noted which Class Specification relates to each step in these instructions. This
symbol ( ) will alert you when a Class Specification applies.
To build your ODOM you will need a few basic tools such as a drill motor and drill bits, small screw drivers,
allen wrenches, tape measure, bench vice, razor saw, wire loop pliers, small paint brushes, etc.
You will need a good quality waterproof adhesive such West-Systems Epoxy. (NOTE: Most 5-Minute
epoxies are not water proof, they are "water resistant" so check the label). Poxy Marine Adhesive from
Power Poxy is also a good choice. You will also need “Thin CA” (Cyanoacrylate glue or “Super Glue”) and
"Thick CA". Adhesives are available from Adrian Olson Products.
Other materials you will need include Auto Body Glazing Putty (bondo), paint for Keel Bulb, sandpaper,
masking tape, solvents for paints and adhesives, etc.
Take your time! - Remember, it's better to build a good boat that sails well tomorrow than to build a bad
boat that sails badly today.
Make sure everything is straight and properly aligned! Perhaps more than anything else, improper
alignment will have a negative effect on the performance of your ODOM.
Read these instructions carefully and do not skip any steps.
All surfaces to be bonded should be sanded first. This is to assure a proper bond.
The surface of the fiberglass inside the Hull and Deck must be lightly sanded where all bonds will be
made. This is to assure a proper bond.
Most importantly .............. HAVE FUN!
Adrian Olson Products Warranty Policy: If it's our fault we will fix it or replace it.
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