Summary of Contents for Adrian Olson ODOM
- Page 1 Assembly Manual Copyright © 2010 Adrian Olson Adrian Olson Products • 22c Roache Road • Freedom, CA 95019 www.mo d el yac hting.com...
- Page 2 ) will alert you when a Class Specification applies. To build your ODOM you will need a few basic tools such as a drill motor and drill bits, small screw drivers, allen wrenches, tape measure, bench vice, razor saw, wire loop pliers, small paint brushes, etc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Main Sheet and Jib Sheet Test fit the Keel Bulb Step the Mast Attach the Keel Bulb Soft Spreaders Fillet and Finish Hatch Covers and Antenna Wire A Few Tips Page 3 © 2010 by Adrian Olson. All rights reserved. -
Page 4: Before You Begin
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Take inventory What you should find in your standard ODOM kit. Hull Rudder Post Flange Sail Servo Support (2) Deck Fairlead Doubler (2) Rudder Servo Support (2) Mast Keelson Block Top Plate Main Hatch Slide Boom Tube Keelson Upper &... -
Page 5: Optional Hardware Kit
Main Sail and Jib Sail are both available from Adrian Olson Products. You may aquire your sails from any other source as long as they meet the ODOM Class Specification 3.9.1 - 3.9.4 S A I L S E R V O We recommend Hitec's HS-815BB Mega Sail Servo, available from Adrian Olson Products. -
Page 6: Section A - Preparing The Hull
Make a small pencil mark 20" forward of the transom (the back of the boat) along the centerline of the Hull. THIS IS WHERE THE FRONT EDGE OF THE KEEL FIN MUST BE LOCATED. ••• See ODOM Class Specification 3.3.4 Test fit the Keel Fin. -
Page 7: Forward And Aft Bulkheads
Use CA Glue to install the Keelson Top as shown. The Braces fit in the grooves in the Aft Bulkhead The bottom side has holes to fit over the brass tubes. and against the sides of the Keelson Top. Page 7 © 2010 by Adrian Olson. All rights reserved. -
Page 8: Installing Sail Servo Supports
Attach the Steering Servo Supports to the forward side of the Aft Bulkhead in the same manner as you attached the Sail Servo Supports. Now is a good time to drill pilot holes for Servo Screws and test mount servos. Page 8 © 2010 by Adrian Olson. All rights reserved. -
Page 9: Install Interior Assembly
Forward Bulkhead) and extend to the wood rail under the chainplate backup pad forward of the Bulkhead. The length of these tubes is critical as they could push (or tilt) the Hull to one side. Page 9 © 2010 by Adrian Olson. All rights reserved. -
Page 10: Bond Bulkheads Into Hull
Keel. ••• VERY IMPORTANT ••• For your ODOM to sail correctly the Hull and Keel Fin MUST be properly aligned. Sight the bow and the front of the Keel Fin. They should line up. -
Page 11: Install Rudder Post
Hull as shown, route the wire under the Aft Bulkhead. Fasten with (4) Small Socket Head Screws, just as you did with the Sail Servo. Page 11 © 2010 by Adrian Olson. All rights reserved. -
Page 12: Installing The Shield
Main Hatch when the Deck is on. If you ever have to replace a Servo in the future, it is much easier to simply remove the Receiver and plug everything back in above deck. 6 volt 5-cell pack STEP 6 Setting up the Transmitter Page 12 © 2010 by Adrian Olson. All rights reserved. -
Page 13: Section C - Installing The Deck
Hull. Use Acetone to remove any excess adhesive on the boat (such as fingerprints). Keep 1/16" gap clear of trim yes adhesive adhesive no adhesive trim Deck taped on, waiting for adhesive to cure. yes adhesive Page 13 © 2010 by Adrian Olson. All rights reserved. -
Page 14: Section D - Finishing The Keel
Repeat until all "low spots" are filled and "high spots" are sanded down. Final sand with 320 grit or higher sandpaper. You may paint your Keel Bulb white or paint your Keel Fin and Keel Bulb to match your Hull. Page 14 © 2010 by Adrian Olson. All rights reserved. - Page 15 Install nuts and washers under Deck. Jib Club Tack: Install “Screw Eye” through Slotted Washer into Deck. Be sure to check orientation of “Eye” . Main Sheet Exit Guide with Flange (under Deck) 2 1/4” Page 15 © 2010 by Adrian Olson. All rights reserved.
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Page 16: Transom Hardware
“Z” bend wire into the other end. Thread the Clevis onto the #2-56 threaded rod. The total length from the “Z” bend to the Clevis Pin should be 13 3/4” . 13 3/4" If you have not already done so, Assemble your ODOM Boat Stand. You are now ready for final assembly and rigging. Page 16... -
Page 17: Section F - Rigging Your Odom
Attach the Gooseneck to the Mast with 4 small screws provided. The lower screws will hit the Mast Dowel. Drill two 1/16" diameter pilot holes into the Mast Step Pin. Page 17 © 2010 by Adrian Olson. All rights reserved. - Page 18 Mast and make a slight bend where the Shroud crosses the mark on the tape. Form a loop in each Shroud where the bend is and attach the Turnbuckles using the Kwik Twist Tool. Page 18 © 2010 by Adrian Olson. All rights reserved.
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Page 19: Backstay
Outhaul: Cut a 6” - 8” length of Small String. Tie one end to end of Boom (through 1/16” dia. hole in top of Boom). Thread on a Small Metal Bowsie through two holes only. Large Plastic Bowsie Small Metal Bowsie Page 19 © 2010 by Adrian Olson. All rights reserved. -
Page 20: Install The Main Boom
Grommet. The Grommet should not slip down the length of the Jib Club, but you should be able to move it to tune your ODOM rigging. Attach a Tackle Hook (same hook as used for the Backstay Hook) to other end of the line so the total length, including the Hook, is about 1”. -
Page 21: Section G - Installing The Sails
Tie a small piece of the Large String to the upper hole in the Topping Lift. Feed the other end through the three front holes in the Masthead Crane as shown, so that it will not slip. Page 21 © 2010 by Adrian Olson. All rights reserved. -
Page 22: Installing The Main Sail
Install the Keel and Rudder Install the Keel using (2) Nylock Nuts and (2) Washers with rubber seals, rubber side down toward the Keelson Block. Place your ODOM in the boat stand. Insert the wire end of the Pushrod into the outer hole in the Steering Control Horn. -
Page 23: Step The Mast
Bring extra batteries with you when you go sailing and purchase rechargeable battery packs. Add some stripes to accent your boat. You can get stripe tape at your local auto parts store. Page 23 © 2010 by Adrian Olson. All rights reserved.
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