AMF paceship 26, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Manual Copyright 1978 AMF Incorporated Cover Reloised August 2COJ ...

Page 2: ...ers in safety we think that it is a good idea for all owners to ta ke boating courses Courses a re offered by the U S Coast Guard U S Power Squadron Amelican Red Cross and theil Canadian eq uivalents Advanced courses designed for sailing are also offered to broaden your skills in both cruising a nd raci ng Your dealer is the all important connecti ng link between you as a customer and AMP P d cesh...

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Page 4: ...irements and Warranty 4 5 b Commissioning 6 thru 18 Electrical Rigging and Plumbing Installations Centerfold C Safety Equipment 21 thru 24 d Fitting Out 25 26 e Maintenance 27 thru 30 f Specifications 31 32 9 Boating References 33 I f 3 ...

Page 5: ...ssories not of our manufacture specifically excluding thereby sails engine and Pacesrup mast boom and rigging However certain other manufacturers of such parts and accessories do provide warranty coverage Inquiries concerning defects in parts and accessories not of our manufacture should be forwarded to AMF Alcortl Paceship at the address set forth below You may secure perfonnance of warranty obli...

Page 6: ...I CATE ON THE BOAT WHEN IN OPERATION The Coast Guard operators requirement q are fully covered by the pamphlet FEDERAL REQ UIREMENTS FOR RECREATIONAL BOATS CG 290 which is included with this manuaL In addition your state and loca l governments may have other requirement s with which you must comply It is the legal obligation of AMF Paceship to maintain a listing of first owners of all boats by Hul...

Page 7: ...be examined to eliminate any potential problem Figure I 3 Hull to keel honding area should be closely examined and the keel stud nuts torqued to a minimum of 90 foot pounds Figure 2 4 A general examination of the complete under water portion of your new boat should include the rudder and rudder hardware assemblies These subjects will be discussed again in more detail throughout the manual RIGGING ...

Page 8: ...igure 3 Upon unwrapping the complete mast and boom package you will find two spreaders taped to the mast Figure 4 Remove the spreaders and install them in the proper brackets as marked on each spreader with the bolts and locking nuts supplied Figure 5 After installing the spreaders attach the upper side stays starboard stay to starboard spreader port stay to port spreade r using the stainless stee...

Page 9: ...s cotter pins and hardware 8S a final check to see that every thing is connected properly and the rigging is seaworthy Figure 9 Be sure the main halyard and genoa jib halyard are properly led through the mast head sheaves Remove the lenses from both the mast running light Figure 10 and the mast anchor ligh t Figure 11 and test to see if the bulbs are securely fastened in their sockets Often these ...

Page 10: ...nd the sleeve about six inches above the deck Figure 13 and tighten Then fold the sleeve down over the clamp and mast partner Position second clamp and tighten Figu re 14 Fold edge of sleeve up so it covers the clamp CAUTION Check all fittings prior to rigging the mast Wear the proper anti skid footwear while rigging or de rigging to help prevent sli pping on the deck NEVER perform these fu nction...

Page 11: ...ne inch of Side pull dellec tioo Adjust the lower side stays as your last Lu ning function Figure 19 Tension them with about two inches of side pull deflection While tuning t he lower side stays check the mast alignment by standing at the base of the mast and eyeing up the sail slot Figure 20 If the slot is straight you have tuned the mast properly If it curves to t he starboard your lower port st...

Page 12: ...ll the boom topping lift to the boom s swivel end plate Figure 23 MAINSHEET INSTALLATION Installation of the mainsheet Figures 24 and 25 is identical for either the stationary mainsheet block padeye or adjustable mainsheet traveler Which ever system is on your boat follow the diagram Figure 26 1 0 ft eve the fou r ps rts of the main sheel NOTE The rnainsheet traveler is ideal for con trolling main...

Page 13: ...e tack grommet Figu re 29 Insert the four battens into their proper pockets Slide open the sail slug gate Figure 30 on the mast and feed the sail slugs into and down the mast slot sta rting with first slug from the mainsail tack Close t he gate once you have aU the slugs inserted Connect the halyard shackle to the mainsail headboard and hoist the main to the mast head band Take up tension on the o...

Page 14: ...bowline Lead the other end o through the reefing grommet located on the leech of the mainsail back down through the cheek block and forward through the jam cleat Tie a figure eight knot on the free end of the line Attach the forward reefing line to the eye strap located on the port side of the mast using a bowline Run the end through the reefing grommet located adjacent to the sail slot and then d...

Page 15: ...in ga bowline knot Figures 32 and 33 The sheets are then led aft inboard of the side stays for jib sheets or outboardof the side stays for genoa sheets through the jib or genoa sheet leads or turning blocks and to the sheet winches Figure 34 NOTE Do not use a snap shackle or facsimile to secure the jib or genoa sheets to the headsail clew Shackles may injure crew members and damage the deck as you...

Page 16: ...rting at the tack and working up to the head Figure 36 Tie the jib sheets to the jib clew using a bowline knot Figure 37 in each sheet and run the sheets aft as described on the opposite page Install the jib halyard shackJe to the head grom met Figure 38 Hoist the jib by hand until the luff is fully ex tended Take three wraps around jib halyard winch always clockwise and hoist jib to the proper te...

Page 17: ...oard bracket was designed to accept 8 maximum of 12 horsepower we recom mend 8 6 or 7 horsepower motor for normal boat use The kick up feature of the outboard bracket Fig ures 40 and 41 will allow you to sail on either tack without dragging the lower unit of the outboard in the water if the motor is tilted up on its mount NOTE Prior to tipping your outboard motor up disconnect the fuel line and ru...

Page 18: ...is tied in a figure eight knot to prevent the Line from slipping through the exit sheave Run the adjustable end through the hole in the cleat and tie a figure eight knot to prevent it from slipping through the sheave See diagram at left Figure 42 REMOVAL OF CENTERBOARD Check the condition of your centerboard at least twice 8 year If for any reason you find that the removal of the board is necessar...

Page 19: ...sel fuel in operating your engine Figure 47 FUEL OVERFLOW DRAIN Located just above the upper gudgeon on the transom is t he fuel overflow drain for Paceship 26 s equipped with factory installed diesel engines Be sure to check this drain while refueling to prevent excess fuel from being discharged into the water Figure 48 DIESEL CONTROL OPERATION Engine controls are located in the cockpit 1b start ...

Page 20: ... STANDING AND RUNNING RIGGING I ...

Page 21: ... 20 Bow running light 2 21 Stem head fitting 22 Spinnaker pole snatch block 23 Anchor well 24 Cowl vent 2S Stay sail track 2 Foregu 27 Jib sheet running block 2 21 Jib halyard turning block 2t Jib halyard winch 30 J b sheet 2 31 Jib sheet winch 2 32 Genoa sheet 2 33 Genoa snatch block 2 34 Genoa turning block 2 35 Spinnaker halyard winch 3 Spinnaker sheet winch 2 37 Spinnaker sheet 2 38 Spinnaker ...

Page 22: ...E PVC 17 STRAINER 30 THRU TRANSOM FITTING 18 SINK 5 S 31 HOSE CLAMPS 5 S 3 19 HOSE CLAMP S S 32 COCKPIT DRAIN TAIL STOCK 20 HOSE PVC 33 HOSE CLAMP S S 21 THAU HUll 34 y HOSE PVC 22 HOSE CLAMP 5 S 35 LARGE CLAMP 11 23 BILGE PUMP WI HANDLE 36 1 10 REDUCER 24 1 jj I 8 FT HOSE WIRE REINF 37 SMALL CLAMP 11 25 HOSE CLAMP 5 S 38 WATER PUMP FOOT WA TUI 39 HOSE CLAMP 5 5 40 W HOSE PVC z 41 1 THRU HULL l W ...

Page 23: ...aterbury Conn 06720 Telephone 203 756 7241 Give the complete hull number on the upper right comer of your bo t transom I r e J MAST BOW Q IHG LIGHT J CA a N T I WIRE 1 0 __ _ I I I _ n _ 0_ 2 0 _ _ 11 1 I I 3 111 1 1 1 J 4 Ol_ I u_ _ 6 7 _ c I 8 10 11 I POfIT Y 1 FWD CABIN LK0t4T TYPE COLOR LENGTH 2 CONOUCTOR 16AWG OK GRAY 12 2SJ I 13 6 OK BlUEI 13 6 I 10 0 OK GRAYI 22 0 OK BLUEI 11 0 4 6 5 6 1 CO...

Page 24: ...he Coast Guard varies with the length of your boat and is fully described in the above mentioned publication CG 290 Ifyou equip your boat with an engine you must foHow the federal state and local requirements for motorboats Under power alone your boat is conside red a motorboat and must be equipped as such Ifyou are in doubt your local Coast Guard Auxiliary will be glad to make a free Courtesy Exa...

Page 25: ...igure 56 or its equiva lent is 8 minimum size for your PY26 Consult yOUT AMF Paceship dealer for selection of the proper ground tackle anchor type line sioz e and length shackJes chain and stowage hardware 6 COMPASS AND CHARTS If you sail out of sight of land you should have a compass to check your course direction on charts of the area in which you are boating Figure 57 A reverse or reciprocal be...

Page 26: ...ast be sure 59 61 to listen in on your local commercial radio station for weather advisories before setting sai1 9 L NES AND FENDE RS You should carry a minimum of four docking lines preferably with an eye splice in one end ofeach line for making fast to bitts or cleats As shown in the diagram at the left Figu re 60 two breast lines are used at the bow and stern to keep the boat into the dock and ...

Page 27: ... wrench Slip joint pliers Needle nose pliers Vise grip pliers Screwdrivers various sizes Box end wrench set Hammer Bucket Sponges OUTBOARD MOTOR MAINTENANCE SPARE PARTS AND TOOLS Stainless steel cotter pins and clevis pins in assorted sizes Shear pins Allen wrenches Fuel tank fittings and clip on fuel line Spark plug wrench and gap setter Refer to diesel manual for boats equipped with inboard engi...

Page 28: ... the following recommendations SAIL AND DECK EQUIPMENT Siil patching tape All purpose tape Sail sewing kit Shackles assorted Sail slugs sizes Blocks and snatch Jib hanks blocks Battens Thrnbuckles and Chafing gear toggles Spare winch Splicing fids handle MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT Stainless steel clamps Cutting pliers Measuring tape Hacksaw Outboard oil Oil can Gear oil Epoxy glue Silicone spray Beddin...

Page 29: ... J U Test light Small file Electrical tape Wire stripper GENERAL EQUIPMENT B08i hook Fog horn or bell Heaving line Radio direction Safety harness finder 67 and line Binoculars Dept h sounder Cockpit ladder Lead line Wat erproof storage Anchor and containers sea anchor First aid kit Shock cord Towrope Stove fuel Hatch screens Spare spark plugs Collapsible water Navigation charts container Fender bo...

Page 30: ... has been lIsed in bOll Consul etian for yea rs b ca u it has the chMltcteristic of not Shrinking with va ried degrc s of moisture This is because tea k wood is IHlturally oily Vhcn tea k wood is ex posf d to su nlight lnO moistu re the oil has a tendency to eV1Jporatc The nat ural oil pro tection can be reta ined with the use of vRrious Lypes oftes k c1e J nel s a nd prese rvatives which a re aVl...

Page 31: ...es wide back and forth until the whole sail is folded in one long band Then roll the lil sturtin g with the luff end Hnd bag it fi gu re 72 Push t he battens in l o t he bag C81 cful ly so that they will be ready to inserL into t hei r pockets in the sail when you are ready to hend on the sAi1 CAST IRON KEEL MAINTENANCE The cnsi iron keel of your PAccship 26 is designed t o give you yea rs of serv...

Page 32: ...e of flotsum it usually C8Jl be freed easily by removi ng the oute r teak cap from the aluminum support tube for the pen nant a nd using a rod or broom ha ndle to push down on lhe jammed board In the few cases where this wi ll not work it will be necessary to remove the Xlt from the water llnd remove the centerboard boll as described on page 17 Norma l a nnu l1 care iIS required for t he center bo...

Page 33: ...y with top quality material purchased from your dealer ENGINES Consult your dealer for assistance in selecting the proper size outboard engine for your PY26 Thelve horsepower outboard is the maximum size Please refer to the engine manufacturer s Owners Manual for specific maintenance instructions in servicing your outboard or inboard engine PORTLIGHTS Cabin windows are an aCTylic plastic noted fOT...

Page 34: ...Mast to foot of forestry 12 Forestry 12 Length of wire jib halyard 35 Rope halyard 40 I I 15 113 8 I 16 6 SPECIFICATIONS I I I PY26 Sail Plan u s P 34 0 I p 28 5 I I I I I I I J 11 85 B 9 5 135 4 336 9 _ hl 201 5 Uo _ ttlc 10 36m 8 69m 3 6lm 2 90m 8 1 31 ...

Page 35: ...ns u s Metrlo LOA 26 4 a 03m 83 L WL 22 8 B 86m Beam 9 6 2 90m n Board up 2 7 Q 79m Board down 6 7 2 01m 4 15 1 37m Sall t 2 200 lb 1 000 Kg Displacement 6 000 lb 2 127 27 Kg _To Headroom 6 1 BSm Sail are 336 9 aq fl 31 30Iq m Ut_ t 0 PY26K I J 85 32 ...

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