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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL 3761 Old Glenola Road ■ Trinity, NC 27370 ■ 1-800-311-7245 ■ www.windrider.com...
- Page 2 Thank you for choosing a WindRider 17 Trimaran and becoming part of the WindRider family. This owner’s manual will help you learn more about your WindRider craft and will help you get started in its safe operation. We encourage you to become thoroughly familiar with your WindRider 17 Trimaran before you go sailing.
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Page 3: Sail Care
The WR17 is designed to be a durable, long lasting boat, but it will require maintenance to assure performance and longevity. Rinse • Thoroughly rinse the entire WindRider 17 Trimaran after each sailing trip to prevent accumulation of salt, mud and sand in working parts and to maintain the boat’s appearance. •... - Page 4 Your WindRider 17 Trimaran is very easy to assemble and disassemble, particularly when sitting on the WindRider 17 Trimaran trailer. With a little practice, assembly takes only 15 minutes for one person to accomplish. As you read through the following instructions, refer to the glossary at the end of this manual to help you understand some of the terms and concepts.
- Page 5 WindRider 17 Trimaran Assembly (NOTE: The first several steps are generally completed by the dealer before delivery. Skip forward as necessary.) WARNING! Make sure there are no electrical power lines overhead or between you and the launch site before raising the mast.
- Page 6 Install rudder by first sliding 3/8” long bushing and then 10.75” long bearing tube over shaft. Slide shaft in from under boat. Now slip 1/8” thick bushing washer over shaft and rudder head onto shaft. Rudder head should have the front angling downward. Routing the mainsheet Clip the single block with becket (shown on the boom in this photo) to the back of the rear cockpit rim, with the block hanging aft.
- Page 7 With jib: long ¼” shackle, jib furling swivel, jib wire, stay adjuster, furling drum, long ¼” shackle, to chain plate. CAUTION! The mast and rigging on your WindRider 17 Trimaran conduct electricity. Always look overhead for wires when rigging, transporting, launching and sailing your WindRider 17 Trimaran.
- Page 8 A rotation limiter line is provided at the base of the mast, which can be inserted into the notch in mast step casting. By adjusting the placement of stopper knots on this line, sailors can adjust the amount of rotation their mast makes. To get started, place a knot in this line, which allows the mast to rotate +/-45 degrees.
- Page 9 Routing your furling line Pass the purple furling line through the fairlead on the furling drum and through the hole in the furling drum spool. Tie a figure eight knot to keep the line in this hole. The fairlead may need to be twisted to point down the port side of the deck.
- Page 10 Roll the sail Now that the sail is on the boom, the entire package can be rolled up. Grasp the center of the boom and start to roll toward the head of the sail. Be careful to assure the battens remain parallel to the roll.
- Page 11 Removing your mainsail 1. Point the boat into the wind. 2. Unclip the mainsheet block from the boom. 3. Uncleat the downhaul line and remove it from the eye on the gooseneck. This line can remain tied to the pin in the mast base casting. 4.
- Page 12 5. Soft seats are available from WindRider that clip to the rings provided on the trampolines and provide extra comfort for your passengers. See your WindRider dealer for this accessory.
- Page 13 Trailering your WindRider 17 Trimaran 1. With your mainsail down, float the boat onto the trailer, using care to assure all four trailer slides are on the trailer rails. 2. Use the winch as needed to pull the boat forward to the mast stand, and secure bow with a line.
- Page 14 VHF radio. Visibility The WindRider 17 Trimaran can travel at very high speeds and accelerate quickly. You must have clear visibility around you and an unobstructed view of potential hazards when sailing at speed. Before leaving the dock, consult nautical charts of the area to ensure you won’t encounter unexpected hazards.
- Page 15 Avoid hypothermia by dressing appropriately. Wear clothing that keeps you dry and warm. When the air and water temperature combined are less than 100° F, wear a wetsuit, drysuit, or foul weather gear. Your WindRider dealer can recommend suitable clothing. Electrical Shock Electrical shock is a common cause of injuries and fatalities among sailors.
- Page 16 Glossary Sailing has its own unique vocabulary. Use this glossary to understand some of the terms and concepts described in this manual. Akas A Polynesian term for the cross tubes that connect the amas to the vaka. Aka Lock A pin that secures the aka to the ama foot or main hull socket. Amas A Polynesian term for the outer hulls of a trimaran.
- Page 17 Rudder Pedals Foot pedals, located in WindRider’s cockpit, used to control the direction of the boat. Skeg A longitudinal fin attached to the bottom of the boat that prevents the boat from being blown sideways through the water by the wind.
- Page 18 Hull A hull that drives through chop and waves, allowing the sail to create more consistent power and permitting a more gentle motion. WindRider uses wave-piercing hulls. Wind Rose A diagram describing points of sail in terms of their relationship to points on a compass.
- Page 19 When you register your WindRider, remember the following: • Since your WindRider™ 17 Trimaran exceeds 16’ in length, it will be subject to registration in many states. • In some states, you must register a motorized craft, but not a sailboat. Keep this in mind if you’re planning to add a motor mount and motor to your WindRider.
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