Pro Boat PRB07000 - Manual (Page 9)

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Ragazza
Trimming
Control Centering
Before the first voyage, or in the event of an accident,
make sure the rudder and sails are centered.
1. Make sure the sails and rudder are centered (neutral)
when the transmitter controls and trims are centered.
2. When needed, manually adjust the length of the
control line between the winch in the boat and the
fitting on each sail boom. Always adjust the
length of the line at the boom, not on the winch
inside the boat.
Centering Controls after Voyages
1. If the model requires excessive transmitter trim (8 or
more clicks of trim per channel), return the transmitter
trim to zero and adjust the winch lines on the booms
manually so the rudder and sails are in the correctly
trimmed positions.
2. Ensure the main boom and front sail boom are in line
with each other. Adjust the length of the line tied on
the booms under the sails if the sails are not centered
with each other. Adjust the stay at the top of the front
(jib) sail to raise the sail on the mast. Lines may need
to be loosened at the bottom of the sail so that you
can tighten the top of the sail.
Adjusting Sails
After you have centered the sails and the rudder, adjust
the sails for the most fun and safe sailing. Briefly sail
the boat to see how the sails need to be trimmed.
Loosen or tighten a line at the cleat by coiling the line
around the cleat.
The DX2M transmitter included with your boat has a
control by the sail stick to change between 50/50 and
70/30 travel. Adjust as desired, but always ensure you
do not tighten the line too much and damage your boat.
If you use a computerized transmitter with your boat,
servo travel may be adjusted more than with the included
transmitter. Refer to your computerized transmitter
manual for servo adjustment instructions. Set servo
travel so the lines are JUST taut when the sails are
retracted and the sails do not pass a 60 degree angle to
the hull when the sails are extended. Extending the sails
past 60 degrees may imbalance the boat, resulting in loss
of control.
Contact your local hobby store for information about
local model boating clubs or visit www.sailing.org for
information about International One Meter (IOM) racing.
This model conforms to general requirements for the
IOM class; however, consult your local authorities for
current regulations.
Testing your Boat in the Water
1. Operate the boat at slow speeds near the shoreline.
Avoid objects in the water at all times.
2. Always keep your boat in sight while it is in the water.
3. Bring the boat back to shore when you notice
the boat starting to become less responsive to the
transmitter.
NOTICE: Do not turn off the transmitter first or the
receiver may pick up stray signals and run out of control.