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Optimist Remote Control Sailing Model
Kit Manual
Optimist Remote Control Sailing Model
(IODA) International Optimist Dinghy Association Approved
1 / 4 Scale Size to Original Optimist
Made in the U.S.A.
www.optimist-rc.com
C/o Optimist RC Mfg., LLC
141 Dawson Drive
Elgin, IL 60120
Phone 1-516-524-0420
Fax 1-224-535-8570
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Summary of Contents for Optimist RC Mfg Optimist Remote Control Sailing
- Page 1 Optimist Remote Control Sailing Model Kit Manual Optimist Remote Control Sailing Model (IODA) International Optimist Dinghy Association Approved 1 / 4 Scale Size to Original Optimist Made in the U.S.A. www.optimist-rc.com C/o Optimist RC Mfg., LLC 141 Dawson Drive Elgin, IL 60120...
- Page 2 Optimist Model Kit Components HULL DECK 23 ½ X 12 3 ½ 23 ½ X 12 X 1 MOLDED PLASTIC MOLDED PLASTIC MAST SUPPORT MAST BOOM SPRIT Molded Plastic ½ x 23 “ 5/16” x 21” 5//16” x 23” Wood Wood Wood CENTERSTAND...
- Page 3 Optimist Exploded Side View Sprit Sail Mast Pulley Cleats (2) Long-Mast Short-Boom Boom Boom End Support Brass Pin Pulley Front Flotation R/Control Box Rear Flotation Eyelet Screw Mast Thwart Pulley Mast Base Center Stand & Support DECK HULL Centerboard top Rudder Rudder Rudder...
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Page 4: Dear Customer
Dear Customer, Thank You for your purchase of this Optimist Remote Control Sailing Model. The enjoyment and Satisfaction that evolves from this pastime will be very rewarding The following are instructions and suggestions for completing this kit. Depending on your own model making experience, this kit will assemble easy. - Page 5 Please read and follow all instructions on all other materials used during assembly of this kit. Optimist RC Mfg., LLC is not liable or responsible for any injury, or otherwise which may result while assembling, and or using the Optimist Model Remote Control Sailing Model.
- Page 6 Optimist Model Assembly Instructions Always Remember Tip: Measure Twice, Trim Once. You can’t replace material you have removed View Optimist Exploded Side View for Reference When Assembling Old Type Front Flotations : 2 (4 halves) Sand edges flat until 2 pieces fit together flat (lay sandpaper on flat surface, running Flotation half across sandpaper).
- Page 7 Optimist Model Assembly Instructions View Optimist Model Exploded Side View for Reference When Assembling Center Stand: There are 2 optional ways to install (with both options, taller end is to the rear) *Please read both options before continuing* Option A: Trim off excess material on bottom of Centerstand until flat, Locate Slot in Bottom of Hull .
- Page 8 View Optimist Exploded Side View Sheet for Assembly Reference Assembly Tip: To assemble sail you may either use your Assembled Optimist Model itself or a block of wood drilled to accept the Mast set on a bench.. All ends of tied string should be melted using clean solder gun or lighter under adult supervision ONLY.