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KICK-UP CENTERBOARD AND RUDDER
Centerboard:
When maneuvering in the harbor always make sure the centerboard is down. You
have much better steerage under power with the centerboard down.
For optimum performance while sailing follow these guidelines:
1)
Sailing to windward, keep the centerboard all the way down.
2)
On a beam reach bring the centerboard half way up.
3)
Downwind bring the centerboard all the way up.
Be sure that when you lower the centerboard completely, the knot on the centerboard
line is all the way to the easylock rope clutch to starboard. The centerboard easylock
rope clutch should be closed at all times.
If the board hits ground while sailing, the tension release cleat will pop up releasing the
centerboard line so that the centerboard can swing back into its case. (It really works
great!!)
If you detect a jam of the centerboard line, there is great easy access. Unscrew the
cabin table from the centerboard trunk for easy access to the lines.
To remove centerboard: To remove the centerboard the boat must be out of the water
while the board is folded up into the centerboard trunk. First, unscrew the hex head
screw on the centerboard which is exposed under the boat. The centerboard can then
be lowered slowly using the control lines from the cockpit. Be careful when lowering
the centerboard. It weighs approximately 80lbs (40kgs).
Rudder:
When the rudder touches the ground while sailing, the tension release cleat opens up
and the board kicks up automatically.
To reset the tension release cleat, lift the locking lever on top of the cleat casing and
snap the cleat back into its case. The bottom portion of the rudder and centerboard
are both solid fiberglass.
