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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Pico Rigging Instructions The Pico rigging instructions are a guide to rigging your boat. Due to production supplies certain parts may be slightly modified from those shown. This instruction manual is not a guide to sailing your craft and it should not be considered suitable for the task of learning to sail a boat.
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Page 5 40030 Pico sail kit standard Blue/White – Blue white Dacron mainsail and Jib 40060 Pico mast assembly 2007 – Upper and lower mast and boom 40100 Pico rudder and centreboard kit – Rudder assembly, tiller extension and rope pack with blocks.
Page 6: Unpacking Your Pico
4.1 Unpack your Pico Unpack Pico and check that you have all the components. 40010/40011 Pico hull 1831 Pico Lower 1836 Pico Boom mast 1301 Pico upper mast 1840RB Pico mainsail Blue/White. 1821 Pico Rudder assembly 1845 Pico mainsail Black Mylar 1841RB Pico jib Blue.
Page 7 1871 Padded side toe strap x3 1872 Padded centre toe strap 40040 Pico Sport sail kit with Mylar mainsail and Black & white Jib replaces standard blue sails 40101 Pico Sport rudder assembly has a carbon tiller extension that replaces the aluminium extension on the standard boat.
Page 8: Checking The Hull
Vaseline or other non-staining lubricant to the threads on a regular basis. 4.4 Rigging the Mast and sail 1) Insert the upper mast into the lower mast, making sure that the red arrows align. Pico rigging manual 2007.doc Page 8 of 28...
Page 9 Sport Mainsail With the Sport mainsail insert the 3 battens into the batten pockets and ensure that the end of the batten engages into the fold in the outer end of the pocket. Pico rigging manual 2007.doc Page 9 of 28...
Page 10 D-ring, thread around the cleat bridge, back up to the D-ring and down to the cleat. Tie a bowline loop in the end of the rope and add a small amount of tension. Pico rigging manual 2007.doc Page 10 of 28...
Page 11: Raising The Mast
1) Clip the boom onto the mast above the black collar. This will require a firm push. Note:- In windy or bad weather the boom can be rigged before raising the mast and without clipping it onto the mast. Pico rigging manual 2007.doc Page 11 of 28...
Page 12 4) Take the tail end of the clew outhaul line and pass it through the front fairlead mounted on the boom. Thread through the small englefield clip and tie off with a figure of eight knot. Pico rigging manual 2007.doc Page 12 of 28...
Page 13 6) At the other end pass through another small englefield clip and tie a figure of eight knot in the end. Now clip the two clips together. This is the tidy up line for your clew outhaul. Pico rigging manual 2007.doc Page 13 of 28...
Page 14: Rigging The Kicker
1) Take the large kicker block with the snap hook and clip it to the plate on the mast, just above the mast gate. 2) Take the small kicker block and fit it to the plate on the boom (near the front end), using the small pin and ring. Pico rigging manual 2007.doc Page 14 of 28...
Page 15 3) Tie one end of the kicking strap line to the Becket on the small block and thread the line as shown in the photograph. Sport Pico rigging manual 2007.doc Page 15 of 28...
Page 16 Sport Kicking strap/Vang If you have purchased the Pico Sport then attach the complete assembly to the plate with the shackle on the block that has the cleat and the other end to the plate on the boom . Sport kicker block...
Page 17: Rigging The Mainsheet And Traveller
1) Attach the traveller system. Take the traveller line, tie a knot in one end, pass it through the small traveller block and the fairlead on the opposite side. Tie a knot in the end of the rope. Pico rigging manual 2007.doc Page 17 of 28...
Page 18 (Photo 4). Tie a figure of eight knot in the end of the mainsheet (Photo 5). Pico rigging manual 2007.doc Page 18 of 28...
Page 19 You will find a small black slide on the side of the ratchet block. This turns the ratchet on and off. Ensure that the ratchet “Click-clicks” when the mainsheet is pulled out to the cleats. Pico rigging manual 2007.doc Page 19 of 28...
Page 20 2) Secure toe straps. Before re-screwing the toe straps apply silicone sealant to the screw holes. This is to avoid potential leaking. Warning: Please take care not to over-tighten the screws. Screws should be “Finger tight”. Over-tightening can strip the thread in the plastic. Pico rigging manual 2007.doc Page 20 of 28...
Page 21: Fitting The Rudder Assembly
Rudder retaining clip Sept 2007 Slide the tiller extension universal joint into the housing on the end of the tiller. Secure the captive over plate on top to the universal joint housing. Pico rigging manual 2007.doc Page 21 of 28...
Page 22 Operating instructions for Pico rudder assembly Sept 2007 The rudder assembly has a kick – up system so that if you run aground, the rudder will come up automatically. This can be adjusted by re-positioning the plastic buffer under the tiller. When the rudder blade is fully down the tiller should locate over the capstone on the stock.
Page 23: Fitting The Centreboard
Operating instructions for Pico rudder system Sept 2007 The Pico rudder assembly has a simple downhaul system with a quick release cleat that will release if you run aground. To lower the rudder, slacken the wing nut, pull the down haul line until the rudder blade is fully down, position the down haul line in the cleat and finally retighten the wing nut.
Page 24: Reefing Your Pico
1) Drop the jib if fitted (see section 4.13) and stow the jib Halyard rope tails in the pocket by the tack of the mainsail. Your Pico cannot be sailed reefed with the jib 2) Slacken the kicking strap and unclip the large kicker block from the lower mast.
Page 25: Attaching The Jib
2) Tie the jib halyard to the top of the jib with a bow line. 3) Hoist the jib and cleat the halyard securely in the cleat. Then stow the free end of the halyard in the pocket on the tack of the mainsail. Pico rigging manual 2007.doc Page 25 of 28...
Page 26 4.14 Stowing your mainsail After sailing, the mainsail can be temporarily stowed by wrapping the sail around the mast. If your Pico is not being used the sail should be stowed dry and clean in its sail bag. Pico rigging manual 2007.doc...
Page 27 5. Sail Number positioning – Standard sails If you intend to race your Pico you will have to attach your sail numbers. It is advised to apply the sail numbers in a dry, clean and wind free environment. 1. Lay the sail on a flat surface port side up.
Page 28 5. Sail Number positioning – Sport sails If you intend to race your Pico you will have to attach your sail numbers. It is advised to apply the sail numbers in a dry, clean and wind free environment. 7. Lay the sail on a flat surface starboard side up.

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