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CENTERBOARD AND RUDDER
► By means of the up- and downhaul lines
the blade angle of tilt can be set infinitely
to suit.
NOTICE: The trim of the boat can be ad-
justed by variation of the centerboards
angle of tilt.
ATTENTION: The rudder blade must al-
ways be vertical.
► Rudder- and centerboard downhaul
cleats incorporate and automatic quick-
release function, Upon excessive down-
haul line pressure, these cleats automa-
tically open. I e., when grounding. The
cleats trigger point can be calibrated.
WARNING: In spite of the automated
quick-release function, to avoid damage
to the centerboard care should be taken
to lift the blade in due time always.
TIllER lOCk
The helm can be fastened in seven different
positions using the standard helm lock (optio-
nal for ). That way you can let goof the
NEO
rudder on long trips or secure it in place when
paddling.
► Open the tiller lock
► Lift the tiller and lock in the desired po-
sition.
You can find other sailing tips at
www.happy-cat.at/hc-evo/segeltipps/
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CApSIzING
please note the following before your first
trip out:
► The HAPPY CAT is a leisure and sporting
device. For your safety, we recommend
that you always maintain a 5-metre cap-
sizing line and a capsizing safety cushion
when you sail. On the enclosed DVD, you
can see in a film how you set up a cata-
maran when you capsize. Capsizing can
occur in a sports catamaran. Therefore,
it is a good idea for you to be well-pre-
pared. Always ensure your valuables are
waterproofed in the boat.
The most import steps when setting back
up after capsizing:
► Always maintain a 5-metre capsizing line
around the mast foot.
► On the last 2 metres of the loose line end,
tie a knot approx. every 10 cm.
► After capsizing, the capsize safety
cushion opens at the top of the mast (if
present) and the mast floats horizontally
on the water.
► Loosen the main sheet and the foresheet
from the clamps.
► Throw the capsizing line over the hull
which is standing up.
► Move onto the hull floating in the water
and wrap the capsizing line once around
your body
► Lean far back. Using the prepared knots,
you can grab hold of the line. The ca-
tamaran will be lifted up by your body-
weight. Lean back until the catamaran
falls back into the water with both hulls.
► Then stand up and continue to sail.
video at
www.happy-cat.at/infos/video-hc-kente-
rung/