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Index Introduction Inspecting your new Skeeta Hiking Straps Mast Rake Sail Numbers Vang System - Vang rope tailing system Rudderbox/Tiller - Rudder angle adjuster Daggerboard - attaching the pushrod Wand - height sensor Launching and leaving the shore Returning to shore and unrigging

Introduction This rigging guide explains in detail how to rig your Skeeta from the very beginning. It is intended to provide you with details of how to rig the boat ready for sailing. It does not instruct you on how to sail, seek proper training and guidance prior to sailing Skeeta. Information on how to launch and sail, capsize recovery and safety precautions are contained in the Operating Guide. Inspecting your new Skeeta Check everything is in the package when delivered and first opened. Immediately let your distributor know if any parts did not arrive. 1 x Skeeta Hull 2 x Wings 1 x Trolley...

Trolley The flat pack trolley is quickly and easily assembled with spring clips. To join the trolley centre bar and the trolley rear bar together, push the spring clip in and insert the centre bar into the square tube on the trolley rear bar. The spring clip will click into the hole. To insert the axles, again push the spring clip in and insert the axle into the tube on the trolley rear bar. The spring clip will click into the hole on the underneath side of the tube. Repeat for opposite side. To attach the wheels, place the wheels onto the axle, then place the washer over the axle. Insert the...

To attach the centre T-bar, push the spring clip in and insert the T-bar into upstand on the trolley centre bar. The spring clip will click into the hole. Attach the handle by again pushing the spring clip in and inserting it into the tube at the very front of the trolley. The spring clip will click into the hole.

Hull The hull is custom built from a solid foam core with a durable epoxy glass skin. The hull is very unlikely to leak or sink, and there are no inspection hatches or drain plugs. All fittings have been attached from factory. EVA foam is applied to the deck for comfort and grip. Do not paint, vinyl wrap or heavily sticker the hull in dark colours, as overheating may cause damage to the hull. WARNING: DO NOT cover up any of the air valves. This hole needs to breathe, covering this will void warranty. CARE: Never leave your boat in damp conditions. For example, in a damp bag. The hull is made...

Wings The port and starboard wings are provided with trampoline covers already laced up. 1. Simply slide the font wing bar into the hole. Lower the rear bar into position and push the bar over the inner pin. The outer pin will sit inside the hole on the bracket attached to the rear bar. Push the retaining pin in place.

The righting rope is used when capsized, and is lead under the wings. To remove wings: Undo the retaining fast pin , lift the rear wing bar up and pull it away from the hull to clear of the 2 attachment pins. Then slide the front wing bar outwards and away from the hull. The wing covers are supplied fully assembled, laced together with cable ties. Should the covers need replacing, these ties are easy to cut off and replaced. Only use UV stable Nylon with at least 50Kg breaking load. The underside of the wing covers have orange stripes to help make the boat more easily visible when capsized.

Hiking straps Hiking straps are attached to the boat. They are placed over the front wing bar so you can easily get your feet under. The straps sit under the rear wing bar so that the wings are easy to attach and remove. There are 2 different hiking strap positions. Rope is provided so you can adjust the front of the straps to suit your personal preference. WARNING: When changing the rear strap position, be sure to ONLY use the screws provided. DO NOT use power tools to screw these in – they must ONLY be screwed in by hand.

Mast The two-piece carbon mast is fitted with a head sheeve, halyard, halyard lock, Vang saddle, plastic sail track, a plastic sleeve and a mast base plug. 1. Slide the mast base and mast tip together, making sure the sail track aligns, if you like, put some tape over the join to stop it rotating. Attach the 3 stays to the hound fitting attached to the mast tip with the shackle. Ensure the forestay is positioned in the middle of the 3 stays. Lay the mast on the boat and attach two of the stays.

Raise the mast and position the mast base onto the mast step pin attached to the boat. Support the mast and attach the remaining stay. Finally, tension the forestay and tie it off to the forestay fitting. The tension should be firm but not too tight. Spreaders The fully adjustable spreaders are a key part to be able to tune the rig to the sailor’s body weight. When attaching the spreader for the first time, do not put the mast up on the boat – it is easier to do it with the mast lying horizontally

To attach the spreader onto the mast; Insert the spreader base into the attachment on the mast base and insert the 1/4” pin. To attach the stays onto the spreader; Undo one of the screws on the spreader end cap and place the wire in between the two bolt holes. When tightening up, make sure the wire sits in the groove on the end of the adjuster. To adjust the spreader bar lengths; Undo the ring and pull out the 3/16” clevis pin. The spreader bar can now slide in and out of the spreader base and be inserted into any hole. To position the spreader on the stays correctly, make sure; - The front bar...

Mast Rake To accurately measure mast rake, hoist the mast as normal and attach the stays as specified above. 1. With a tape measure, hook the end of the tape measure onto the top rudder gudgeon. It will be easier to get someone to hold this end, or tape it into position. Walk to the head of the mast and measure the distance to the top of the carbon mast (not the plastic head fitting). These are only benchmark settings, rake varies depending on the weather conditions, so feel free to try different settings. Have a look at the Skeeta Tuning Guide for more info at https://skeetawatersports.com/resources/...