INSTALLING THE SAIL STRIPS
You can install the sail strips by sliding them into the
openings in the top of the sails. Keep in mind the sail strips
are for static display only and must be removed for operation.
ATTACHING THE KEEL
The ship should
NEVER
be placed in water without first
attaching the keel. To do so, carefully screw the weighed keel
to the bottom of the ship. You should find that if you go slowly
and turn the thumb screws at the same time the keel will go
on nicely. If needed apply a small amount of light oil to the
thumb screws. “DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN” When taking off
the keel it is a good idea to dry off the thumb screws with a
rag to make them easier to turn. With the keel weight
removed place a small amount of light oil on the thumb
screws threads; this will make installation of the keel much
easier the next time you set her to sea.
PREPARING YOUR KING’S RANSOM FOR SAILING
You can use a small length of clear tape to attach the receiver
antenna (white wire located behind the main mast) to the
main mast.
The two small strings with hooks are used to secure the sail
when in the rolled position.
Install the battery underneath the front hatch (the one with
the lifeboat under it). Plug the battery into the connector and
turn on your transmitter. It is a good idea to turn on your
transmitter first before you plug in the battery and turn on the
ship. Turn the ship on using the on/off switch located under
the center hatch.
NOTE:
Your Kings Ransom should “only” be sailed with
the sails up in very light to no wind conditions and
should
NEVER
be sailed with the sails down.
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