THE WAITING GAME
If for whatever reason, you lose control of your Paradise
sailboat, wind and water currents will slowly carry it toward
shore. The bad news is that the boat could be carried to the
opposite shore. Keep in mind things like wind direction and
size of the pond or lake when surveying areas to run your
sailboat. We recommend that you do not attempt to operate
your sailboat on any “free flowing” bodies of water such as
rivers or creeks.
If your boat gets stuck in weeds or runs aground, use a fishing
rod with at least 12lb. line and a tennis ball tied to the end to
retrieve it.
Above all, NEVER attempt to swim after a stalled
or stuck boat.
If you intend to run on salt water, be sure to do the following:
•
Tape the hatches shut for added protection.
•
Use petroleum jelly on the rudder and keel shafts.
•
Rinse thoroughly with freshwater after every run.
GOOD LUCK AND GREAT BOATING!
To order replacement parts for the Paradise sailboat, use the order
numbers in the
Replacement Parts List
that follows.
Replacement parts are available only as listed and can be
purchased from hobby shops or mail order/ Internet order firms.
Hardware items (screws, nuts, bolts) are also available from these
outlets. If you need assistance locating a dealer to purchase parts,
visit
www.hobbico.com
and click on “Where to buy”. If this kit
is missing parts, contact
Hobbico Product Support
.
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
Order #
Item
Description
HCAB9100.....Mast & Boom Set ........Includes main mast
and horizontal booms
HCAB9201.....Sails ............................Includes jib and main
sail (white, no graphics)
HCAB7005.....Hatch Set ....................Includes the main & rear
hatch with hardware
HCAB9150.....Keel ............................Assembled keel with
ballast and the nut to
secure keel to the hull.
HCAB6308.....Decal Set ....................Decal sheet with all six
(6) trim schemes
HCAB8704.....Rudder ........................Includes the rudder with
rudder control arm.
HCAB7100.....Sailboat Stand .............Complete stand
(unassembled)
HCAZ3022.....Instruction Manual......Guide for operating the
Paradise sailboat
Although it is very enjoyable to go out and run the Paradise
sailboat by yourself, we think the real fun and excitement is
experienced when you get involved in RACING!
Racing does not have to be an organized and sanctioned
competition to be fun. In fact, small informal races can be
very exciting without the stress that comes with formal events.
Here are some suggestions for setting up a simple racecourse
for boats:
•
Make 2 to 4 simple and inexpensive “marker buoys” with
empty milk jugs, string, and heavy objects for anchors,
similar to the above sketch.
•
For “oval racing” place the buoys similar to the above
sketch.
NOTE:
The above patterns are not based on any
sort of official standards; therefore, you may set up race
courses any way you desire, using your imagination to
make the races more interesting. Usually the smaller
courses will provide more action and excitement.
•
The length of the races can be determined by a set
number of laps around the buoys (for example, the first
boat to complete 5 laps is the winner); or by time (for
example, whoever is leading at the end of two minutes is
the winner).
GALLON-SIZE
PLASTIC MILK JUG
NYLON STRING
(ENOUGH TO REACH BOTTOM)
BOLT, ROCK OR HEAVY
OBJECT FOR ANCHOR
RACING
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
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