Centreboards - AHPC CAPRICORN F18 Owner's Manual

Capricorn F18 Owner's Manual v1.2
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Place the stocks onto the pintels at the transom. Make sure the lock plates snap over the
casting and if safety requirements require it, fit the retaining clips on the bottom pins as well.
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The cross bar has easy connectors for a quick assembly. Make sure the easy connector for
the tiller extension is facing upwards/frontward.
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Attach the tiller extension to the cross bar using the easy connectors.
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Make sure to keep the rudder blades in the protective covers during transportation and
storage.

2.4.11. Centreboards

Both centreboards are essentially the same, but the strap fitted to them makes them starboard and
port. The straps should have the retainer knot on the outside of the boat, when fitted. Always make
sure that you push and lift the centre board perpendicular to the face of the hull.
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Before putting the centreboards in their casing, rinse the felt lining with water to get rid of
sand and other stuff that might damage the board when pushing it down in a dry condition.
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Put the centre board in corresponding hulls and slide it downwards. The felt will retain the
board in its position.
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The strap connecting the centerboards should pass under the toe straps and all other lines
on the tramp deck. Pulling the strap will raise the boards from either side of the boat.
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Make sure to keep the centreboards in the protective covers during transportation and
storage.
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Phone: +61 3 544369910 – Fax: +61 3 54412963 – email: ahpc@ahpc.com.au – website: wwww.ahpc.com.au
Easy connectors
Pintels
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