C&C Yachts Mega, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Mega Owners Manual...

Page 2: ...uals and are still unclear on any aspect of the MEGA your MEGA dealer will be pleased to help you or you may write to us directly You may find your yacht is equipped with gear different from that show...

Page 3: ...NOTES 3 11 Keel Hoist Maintenance 3 12 Chain Tension Winch 3 13 Battery Charging 4 ACCESSORIES 4 1 To Install Thru Hull Fittings 4 2 Installation of Deck Fittings 4 3 Trailers and Trailering 4 4 Sugge...

Page 4: ...sing In Adverse Conditions 3 Keel Lift Mechanism 4 Schematic Wiring Diagram 5 Sling Locating Diagram 6 Typical Warranty Forms 7 Warranty Registration Change of Ownership Forms 8 Sail Plan 9 Accommodat...

Page 5: ...ull Deck Joint The hull to deck joint was specifically designed for the MEGA and details are illustrated in Fig 1 The hull and deck flanges are mated with a layer of sealing compound Rivets then attac...

Page 6: ...NTATIVE OF THE BUILDER FAILURETOSTRICTLYCOMPLYWITHTHESEREQUIREMENTSCOULDRESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY BUILDER DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY ARISING OUT...

Page 7: ...LD BE ADHERED TO THE KEEL MECHANISM HAS BEEN ENGINEERED WITH THE GREATEST OF CARE TO PROVIDE TROUBLE FREE AND SAFE OPERATION AS LONGASTHEFOLLOWINGINSTRUCTIONSARECAREFULLYCOMPLIEDWITH 3 9 Operating Pro...

Page 8: ...RAISE OR LOWER KEEL AGAINST A PIN IN FORWARD POSITION DAMAGE MAY RESULT CAUTION WHEN TRAILERING KEEL MUST BE LOWERED SO THAT ITS FULL WEIGHT IS RESTING ON THE TRAILER IT IS NOT PINNED WHEN TRAILERING...

Page 9: ...nze roller at the aft bottom end of the keel trunk While the boat is in the water it is water lubricated It should be lubricated periodically if kept on a trailer and in the spring and fall before and...

Page 10: ...or equivalent and allow to dry d Install the sea cock or thru hull fitting Another layer of marine sealer should be applied between the interior portion of the fitting and the hull Allow to dry Direc...

Page 11: ...st full sized sedans or station wagons with a towing package are capable of towing this load Trailer tongue weight should be 7 to 10 of the total towing weight The MEGA is a large trailerable and due...

Page 12: ...Trailer and Tow Vehicle Specifications Tow Vehicle a A tow vehicle capable of pulling 6 000 lbs is required b Hitch rated at 6 000 to 10 000 lbs equalizing if required c Ball 2 or 2 5 16 solid machine...

Page 13: ...Boat Trailers Clarke Brass Mfg Co Ltd North 717 Hamilton Street 2399 Cawthra Road P O Box 3263 Terminal Annex Mississauga Ontario L5A 2W9 Spokane WA 99220 Tel 416 279 9022 Tel 509 489 01 81 Model MEGA...

Page 14: ...rotect boat Optional Trailer Equipment You may wish to consider the following to make trailering easier a walk way down trailer to keep your feet dry b bearing buddies to ease bearing lubrication c wa...

Page 15: ...many marine supply outlets 5 3 Sail Care Your MEGA sails are built by North Sails from the finest sailcloth and to the best aerodynamic deigns available anywhere in the world With good care they will...

Page 16: ...me Lubricate the screw jack and winch chain if so equipped as described in Sec 3 11 6 2 After Launching a Check any thru hull fittings and the bilge to ensure that leakage is not occurring b Turn on m...

Page 17: ...ou have the optional mast stepping A frame rig in accordance with instructions provided in this manual Sec 6 4 Otherwise prepare a rope sling which will take the weight of the spar A 10 foot line mini...

Page 18: ...in the air This jib halyard should now be secured through the triple halyard stopper located on the coach roof forward of the main companionway hatch You are now ready to raise the mast Double check...

Page 19: ...ORIGINAL PURCHASER AND RETURNED TO C C YACHTS TO VALIDATE THE WARRANTY The warranty registration also serves as a record to meet U S C G requirements for yachts purchased for use in the United States...

Page 20: ...cruising racing or perhaps just general reading Brown INVITATION TO SAILING Simon Shuster Chapman Charles F PILOTING SEAMANSHIP SMALL BOAT HANDLING Motor Boating Sailing Book Division The Hearst Corp...

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Page 30: ...n Pulpit 1 Stanchion 7 8 Mast Dimensions 5 1 4 x 3 1 2 D Shape Slug or bolt rope size 3 8 Top of sail entry slot above blackband 1 0 Slab Reefing Boom Dimension 4 1 2 x 2 3 4 Ellipse Slug bolt rope si...

Page 31: ...May 15 1978...

Page 32: ...t between individuals and not boats or equipment 3 To keep the cost of owning and racing a Mega as low as possible consistent with enjovment seamanship and safety ARTICLE III INSIGNIA The insignia of...

Page 33: ...ation of the International Mega Class as set forth in this Constitution By Laws and Rules ARTICLE VI MEMBERSHIP 1 Any person owning at least 1 5 of a Mega may become aRegular Member upon payment of th...

Page 34: ...ummarize decisions appoint special committees and make interim rulings 2 Vice President He or she shall perform the duties of the President in his her absence 3 Executive Secretary He or she shall sup...

Page 35: ...hall govern conduct of the meeting ARTICLE XI ELECTIONS Member of the IGC and Officers shall be elected according to the following procedure 1 Nominations must be submitted in writing to the Executive...

Page 36: ...ecretary will mail a ballot containing all such Amendments to all Regular Members within 30 days of the Annual Meeting One argument for the amendment may be written by one or more of the Regular Membe...

Page 37: ...a MEGA provided her hull keel rudder and spars have not been altered or modified or undergone significant repairs after damage Any MEGA will be subject to inspection and measurement at any time by au...

Page 38: ...structed of cast iron only except for surface finishing materials All keels must be supplied by C C Yachts or a builder approved by them Keels must be free to be raised as intended by the designer and...

Page 39: ...wire of equivalent strength and diameter No solid rigging is permitted nor are additional stays or struts allowed The forestay may not be shortened or extended so as to alter mast rake The backstay ma...

Page 40: ...ng a yacht may only carry a mainsail jib genoa spinnaker and storm jib All sails must be cut from dimensionally stable patterns copied exactly from one master pattern Records of the properties and wei...

Page 41: ...stowed aft of the mast while racing except temporarily during a sail change not longer than 30 minutes maximum No sails may be intentionally placed on either side of the yacht to serve as temporary m...

Page 42: ...rom time to time in the Mega Class Newsletter 21 Measurement Protests A protest as to measurement shall be made in writing to the Technical Committee or to its authorized representatives stating the b...

Page 43: ...t has an obligation to maintain at least three active Mega Class yachts and submit dues for same annually If they do not their charter shall be suspended 4 All local racing shall be conducted under th...

Page 44: ...ographic location and the best interests of the Mega Class will determine the location of sanctioned events After 1980 the World Championship should not be held on the same continent two years in a ro...