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Summary of Contents for Vanguard Sunfish
- Page 1 A RIGGING GUIDE FOR A BOAT SO EASY TO RIG, IT BARELY NEEDS ONE.
- Page 2 Congratulations on the purchase of your new Sunfish! We suggest that you read through this guide to better familiarize yourself with the parts and rigging of your new boat. If you have any questions please contact your dealer or call Vanguard’s customer service at 1-800-966-SAIL.
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Page 3: Nautical Terminology
Parts of the Sail: Useful knots to know: Mast Cap Head of the Sail Figure 8 Knot or Stopper Knot Leech Luff Gooseneck Sail Clew of the Sail Mast Square Knot Corner Ties Grommet S Hook Sail Rings Tack of Mainsheet the Sail Interlocking Eye Bolts... - Page 4 The Sunfish is available in two models; Standard and Pro. The Pro model comes with equipment most commonly used for racing. First: Locate your delivery kit. Depending on which model you have purchased (Pro or Standard) there will be a few differences in some of the hardware.
- Page 5 Depending on the model that you purchased the gooseneck bolt may differ in appearance. On in assembling your the Sunfish Pro model the gooseneck comes equipped with a quick adjust lever (Figure 5). This lever new Sunfish: can easily be released in order to adjust the positioning of the gooseneck on the lower boom. Also located on the Sunfish Pro lower boom are two outhaul clam cleats (Figure 6).
- Page 6 Fact or Fiction: Note: The bailer will not sit flush to the bottom of the hull. The Sunfish logo was created by Space Cortland Heyniger by tracing a between nickel and adding fins and a...
- Page 7 Ratchet Block Installation: Daggerboard Well Depending on which model Sunfish you have purchased the ratchet block will be different in appearance. Follow the instructions below for your model Sunfish. Find Eyestrap the mainsheet eyestrap located on the deck forward of the cockpit, aft of the daggerboard well (Figure 16).
- Page 8 Head Upper Boom 3. Align the lower boom along the foot of the sail and the upper boom along the luff (Figure 25). The Sunfish Luff Leech logo should face the upper boom; the boom that does not have any blocks attached.
- Page 9 2. Find a flat surface free of sharp objects that you can spread your sail out on. 3. Align the lower boom along the foot of the sail and the upper boom along the luff (Refer to Figure 25). The Sunfish logo should face the upper boom;...
- Page 10 Any sand, dirt, etc. in the mast step will grind into the gelcoat eventually damaging the boat. 4. Lay the booms and sail on the deck of the Sunfish. Align the gooseneck on the lower boom over the mast step hole (Figure 47).
- Page 11 It is highly suggested not to tie the halyard up much farther; raising the boom too far off the deck may cause the mast to bend. For further information on tuning your Sunfish visit the class association at www.sunfishclass.org.
- Page 12 Attaching the Mainsheet: Standard and Pro 1. Retrieve the mainsheet from the line bag. With one end of the mainsheet tie a bowline to the mainsheet snap shackle (Figure 49). 2. Snap the mainsheet shackle onto the Bridle bridle (Figure 50). 3.
- Page 13 Attaching the Rudder: Standard and Pro 1. Slide the tiller and exten- 2. Press down on the top of 3. Release the pin and the 4. The Sunfish Pro rudder sion underneath the wire bri- the pintle pin (compressing rudder should securely be attachment is the same as the dle.
- Page 14 4. Rolling your sail is highly recommended. Crumpling a sail will crack the finish of the material which quickly reduces the life of the sail. Purchasing a Sunfish sail and spar bag is highly recommended and * Make sure that you are available through your local dealer.
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Page 15: Owner Information
Owner Information OQT__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Hull Identification Number: Purchased From: Date of Purchase: Contact Name: Phone #: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Hull Color: Sail #: Registration Information (if applicable) Trailer VIN #: License Plate Number: Licensing State: Registration Number: State of Registration:...