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Summary of Contents for Performance Catamarans Prindle 18-2
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS SECTION I: A SSEMBLY This owner’s manual is provided to ease assembly, Preparation maintenance and use of your Prindle Catamaran. Crossbars believe these instructions portray the simplest methods. Trampoline Standard Jib System Do it our way the first time and learn from us. Then, if Deluxe 4-Way Jib System you discover a better method, feel free to tell us about Jib Sheet... -
Page 3: Preparation
Prindle 18-2 & 19 Owner’s Manual Section I: ASSEMBLY Preparation Tools needed: large screwdriver pliers needle-nose pliers 1/2” offset wrench combination 1/2” & 9/16 box-end wrench adjustable wrench silicone sealant Your Prindle Catamaran comes packaged in two hull containers, one large hardware box and one mast box. - Page 4 If the 3/88” bolts bind at all, remove the bolts and check fit of bolt without the beam on. DO NOT force bolts as you could strip out the alu- minum plate inside the hull. If the bolt con- tinues to bind, use a 3/8-16 tap and rethread the hole to rectify the problem.
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Page 5: Trampoline
The trapezes are continuous from one hull to the other. TRAMPOLINE Lead trapeze shockcords before putting tram- poline on hulls. Tie one piece of 1/8" x 2’ paracord to one end of shock cord using a small bowline knot. If one of the fairleads should come loose dur- ing assembly, simply apply some silicone sealant and push into place. - Page 6 Center the trampoline in the front. Lace up the back of the trampoline with 1/4" x 19’ lac- ing line. Begin by tying a double overhand knot in one end of the line and thread through the right/aft grommet. Slide the sides down each side of the trampo- line track.
- Page 7 Always tighten rear lace line first. Stand at the Tighten starting at the front. back of the boat and tighten lines by bracing your foot or knee on the rear crossbar for leverage. Pull tight. Tie line off under trampo- line.
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Page 8: Standard Jib System
STANDARD JIB SYSTEM Attach jib adjuster plate to both sides. Attach jib block to padeye on side jib tracks. Attach jib crosswire to adjuster plate, leading wire through the tramp sock, choosing one of Note: there will be an aluminum cleat on the four middle holes on each side so the wire is deck just forward on the jib track, this is for snug. - Page 9 Shackle the jib blocks to each of the two bul- The jib blocks have a ratchet which can be let blocks on the crosswire. turned off and on by using the button on the side of the block. Adjust the cleat angle as high as possible using the side set screws.
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Page 10: Jib Sheet
Lead the shockcord through both loops in the Entire 4-way system completed. lines around jib shackles and tie shockcord together. Slide the knot into the sock to hide from view. JIB SHEET Tie a 1/4" shackle to the middle of the 3/16" x 6’... -
Page 11: Rudder System
RUDDER SYSTEM TILLER CROSSBAR Remove cradles out from under hulls and peel off protecting paper from Prindle logo on hull. Open rudder box, it should contain: left & right rudder castings with tiller arms and com- To attach tiller crossbar to tiller arms, remove plete workings installed, and two rudder 1/4"... -
Page 12: Rudder Blades
Tiller extension should be able to touch tram- The rudder lock bolt is on the forward edge of poline easily. If it does not, the tiller crossbar each rudder blade. It is necessary to adjust has been installed backwards. this bolt to obtain proper helm. Making the bolt longer produces more weather helm RUDDER BLADES ( h e avy steering) and shortening the bolt... -
Page 13: Rudder Alignment
RUDDER ALIGNMENT Attach adjuster end of tiller crossbar to tiller. Example: if the distance between the front edges is Lock both rudders 86” and the distance between the trailing edges is down. Measure 20” 86-1/2” up the leading edge of rudcder and mark this measurement. - Page 14 CAUTION!!!! Check for overhead wires before raising mast. A mast which comes in contact with electrical powerlines can cause serious injury or death. Prindle 16 mast step hinge in use Prindle 15 mast step hinge in use...
- Page 15 Stand on trampoline with one foot on rear crossbar to steady yourself. Prindle 18 mast step hinge in use...
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Page 16: Diamond Wires
NOTE: Make sure to tape the turn- buckle barrel and nuts to prevent them from loosen- ing. Raise the mast to your shoulder and walk forward with it while extending arms over your head until the mast is held by the side shrouds. - Page 17 Be sure to tape the locking nuts on turn- buckles after you have adjusted the wires so that they will not unturn. SAILING NOTE: The looser the diamond wires are the more the mast will bend and the flatter the sail will become (and vice versa).
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Page 18: Main Halyard
Make sure the mast base sheave, or roller, spins freely while raising the sail. If it does not, you may need Finish tying string with a square knot and to file the inside of tuck loose ends into batten pocket. the mast base casting. -
Page 19: Boom
Boom Prindle 16: Attach main hal- yard shackle into hole at head of mainsail. Remove clevis pin from gooseneck assembly attached to forward end of boom. Connect boom to the bracket on the mast using this clevis pin and cotter ring. Place forward edge of sail into curf of mast. -
Page 20: Downhaul
Downhaul 4) Up through inside Tie downhaul line (3/16” x 7’) to tack ring of roller of lower back mainsail and lead: 5) Through last roller 1) Through pulley on gooseneck on port of upper block side of mast 6) Down through fair- 2) Through tack ring on sail lead on cleat base of lower block and tie off... -
Page 21: Jib
into the mainsheet cover for the last 8 to 12 inches. This can be done neatly by stitching with the weave of the braid so that your stitches do not show. Make sure the stitches go through the middle of the new core (trav- eler). -
Page 22: Righting Line
Lead jib downhaul line around shackle pin and cleat downhaul line snugly into cleat on jib tack. Prindle 16 only: Attach two small pul- lies (attached to jib sheet line earlier) to foot of jib by leading each one around the front of the mast, one from each side. -
Page 23: Tightening Rig Tension
Tightening the rig tension SECTION II: Sailing After the boat is completely rigged with sails Sail Trim up and mainsheet connected, it is time to tighten the rig. You should not attempt to To Weather do this by yourself or if it is windy until you have done it several times. -
Page 24: Reaching
Reaching Downhaul Systems The luff of both the main and jib should be pulled down tightly to pull all the wrinkles out when sailing. You have to be quite strong to over- downhaul the mainsail, so give it a hard pull. You can easily over- tighten the jib downhaul, so just... -
Page 25: Trapeze Positioning
Trapeze Positioning We recommend that you practice going out on the trapeze on shore before you try it while sailing. Before hooking up, pull the dog bone down and see if it will reach the trampoline. The lowest ring should almost reach the outside edge of the trampoline. -
Page 26: Onshore
Offshore - (wind blowing from the land As soon as water is deep enough, drop and towards the water) lock both rudders, bring traveler to center and sheet in main. You’re off! Before leaving the beach, make sure that the rudders are up all the way, the main traveler This method can be used when very light off- is out all the way, both sheets are loose and... -
Page 27: Tacking
water, have the crew hold jib clew out as far forward as necessary to fill jib with air and keep boat moving backwards. Keeping the transoms out of the water will keep the boat moving straight out. When you are far out enough (usually about 100 feet) let the jib go, move to the proper sailing positions, drop rudders down, sheet in both sails and... -
Page 28: Balance
ward side of the boat. Tack is now complet- NOTE: If you end up “in irons” you will start to drift backwards. While sitting on the weather hull, uncleat the main and push the boom to leeward. Backwind the jib and push the tiller away from you. -
Page 29: Righting
be between 6 and 12 inches out of the water and the weather hull will just touch the water. The idea is to sink the leeward hull deep into the water, thereby using the hull to reduce side slippage. RIGHTING Even the best sailors flip occasionally, so pre- pare your boat for the inevitable. - Page 30 ing your boat, The skipper carry your jib bag should uncleat on board. Grab the main while onto the righting the crew uncleats line, scoop up a the jib. bag of water and hold it over your The crew should shoulder while reach around the leaning back.
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Page 31: Section Iii: After Sailing
hole in adjuster, insert pin and ring and uncleat the main. You do not need to loosen the other shroud. Leave it in the proper sail- ing position and you will know where to place the loosened shroud the next time you go sailing. - Page 32 Roll tightly without (below the shrouds) 3 or 4 times. Cleat off any folds. If it is using the main halyard cleat. windy, put the jib under the hiking strap to keep it from blowing away while you lower the main. To lower the main on the Prindle 15 and 18, hoist the...
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Page 33: Trailering
Trailering Wrap and tie downhaul line around rolled sails. Place the boat on the trailer. Tie the boat down using at least 1/4” nylon or dacron line. DO NOT TIE ANYTHING TO THE DOL- PHIN STRIKER OR ROD. Remove the rudder blades from castings. - Page 34 support on the trailer. Store hinge in down position. Place the top of the mast in the rear mast support making sure the mast does not extend beyond the rudder castings. Trailer the Prindle 15 and 18 with curf up to prevent damage to rear support padding and mast.
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Page 35: Section Iv: Maintenance
#1 Tie a 6 foot line to the front mast sup- Pull the jib sheet snug and cleat each side. port. Bring all shroud and trapeze wires for- Store the extra line in the halyard pouch or ward to the front support and tie the line loop around hiking straps. -
Page 36: Battens
Loosen screw at Loosen battens when storing the sail for bottom of striker more than a few weeks or during extreme rod. temperature changes. This relieves pressure on the sail and battens and will preserve the Turn dolphin life of both. striker rod clock- Foam/Fiberglass Battens wise using a... -
Page 37: Hulls
Hulls Outhaul System Check for leaks at all hull fittings by covering The Prindle 18-2 and 19 boom is equipped these areas with detergent and blowing air with an internal 4:1 outhaul system with (from your lungs) into drain plug hole. DO shock cord load return. -
Page 38: Mast Rake
SECTION V: BARBERHAULER TUNING FOR PERFORMANCE A barberhauler sys- tem works like a Mast Rake: traveler for the jib To measure the amount of mast rake, your and is used for mast must be up with your rig tension snug. broad reaching and Lay a carpenter’s level on the trampoline just downwind sailing. -
Page 39: Glossary Of Terms
SECTION VI: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION GLOSSARY OF TERMS Aft ....... . . toward or near the rear part of the boat Asymmetrical . - Page 40 Rigging..lines, wires and spars used for support and operation of mast and sails Rudder ......wing shaped devies used to steer the boat Shackle .
- Page 41 Masthead Head Mast Leach Batten Diamond Wire Luff Spreader (18) Mainsail Forestay Jib (16 & 18) Clew Tack Boom Foot Front Crossbar Mainsheet Tiller Rudders Trapeze Wire Shroud Waterline Transom Keel Rear Crossbar...