Trailering And Storage; Design Category - Nacra 500 Owner's Manual

TRAILERING AND STORAG E
• A l ways use trailers and beach dollies with cradles designed to fit the hulls rather than rollers.
Risk of damaging the hulls occurs when using trailers and dollies without the proper support .
• A l ways remove dagger boards, bl o ck s, and rigging when tra i l e ri n g . R e m oval of the rudders and
s t e e ring system is recommended for long distance tra i l e ri n g . For short distances, be sure to
secure the tiller tie bar so that the system cannot turn . Be sure to secure the rudders in the up
position so that they cannot be lowered accidentally while tra i l e ri n g .
• Tie the boat snugly to the trailer using straps or tie down lines. Be aware that tying the boat too
tight can result in hull damage. Do not use the dolphin stri ker as a tie down point or for pulling the
b o a t . Use the main beam instead.
• Secure both ends of the mast. Be sure to have a red flag flying off the aft end of the mast.
• Boat covers are recommended to protect against rock s, gravel, and road debris while tra i l e ri n g ,
and to provide good protection from the weather and the elements.
• M o o ring of your boat is not recommended. H oweve r, if the boat is moored in the water the wa r-
ranty must be complied with. B a r rier and anti-fouling paint must be applied to the bottom.
• A l ways leave the drain plugs and inspection ports open to avoid possible air pressure damage
when not sailing.
CAUTION: Check for overhead wires before raising or lowering the mast. A mast which comes in

DESIGN CATEGORY

Design category C has been approved for this craft. Designed for voyages in coastal waters, large
bays, estuaries, lakes and rivers where conditions up to, and including, wind force 5 and significant
wave heights up to, and including, 6 meters may be expected.
SPECIFIC INFORMATION
This catamaran is capable of supporting the crew even when swamped. The catamaran is also
intended to be recoved by the crew after a capsize. The minimum crew weight if noted on the table
on page 20. The righting technique is on page 18.
GENERAL NOTES
All crew members should receive suitable training before operating the catamaran. The catamaran
shall not carry more than the maximum load indicated for the appropirate model and trapezes shall
not be used when carrying more than two persons. All inspction ports and drains shall be closed
while sailing. Bilge water shall be kept to a minimum. Do not breach watertight compartments. The
stability of this craft is reduced by adding any weight up high.
contact with electrical power lines can cause serious injury or death.