Ezzy Transformer Wave Quick start guide

Rigging a 1997 Ezzy Transformer Wave
1997 Ezzy
Transformer Wave
Rigging &
Fine Tuning Guide
1) Roll out the sail, insert the foot batten and tension it.
Quick Tip: It is easier to insert and tension the foot batten before inserting
the mast.
Quick Tip: You can leave your foot batten in after the first rigging.
2) Slide the mast through the luff sleeve (see diagram 1).
Note: When rigging with the cam, slide the mast above the
cam (do not attach the cam yet.)
3) Attach the mast extension with no downhaul tension; just
cleat the downhaul line.
Quick Tip: It is easier to attach your boom onto the mast when
there is no downhaul tension.
4) Attach the boom and outhaul the sail to the boom length
(printed on the sail). The sail should be outhauledflat in the
boom area.
Quick Tip: Attach your boom at, or below the center of the boom
cut-out to prevent the top of the boom cut-out from getting caught
on the boom while downhauling. (To use as full-batten, i.e.: without
the cam, ignore step #5.)
5)
Attach the cams to the mast by pushing down on the batten
with the palm of your hand, approximately 12" (30cm) from
the luff sleeve, and snap the cam onto the mast with your
other hand (see diagram 2).
Quick Tip:
If the cam is difficult to put on the mast, check that the
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Quick Tip:
If the cam is difficult to put on the mast, check that the
batten tension webbing is loosened until the Velcro touched the
buckle (see diagram 3). This will allow the cam to slide further into
the sail and will make it easier to get the cam on to the mast. Also,
make sure the sail is outhauled flat before attempting ti snap cams
onto the mast.
6)
Downhaul the sail until the leech goes
loose between battens #1 and #2 and
battens #2 and #3. The looseness should
extend approximately 12" (30cm) for
light wind and 18" (45cm) for strong
wind.
Quick Tip: The amount of downhaul tension will vary for different wind conditions: The high-wind setting
requires more downhaul tension to loosen the leech and give more twist, icreasing your top-end speed. Then
for lighter wind, the sail will perform better with less downhaul. This gives the sail a tighter leech an better
low-end power, which you will need to get on a plane quicher and be carried through lulls faster.
Quick Tip: Always keep your base extension at its shortest possible setting. If there is not enough space for
downhauling and you have mast extending from the top, use the adjustable top to raise the sail up on the
mast rather than extend your base.
7) Tension all of the battens, starting from the bottom, by
pulling on the batten strap while pushing the palm of your other
hand against the batten end-cap (see diagram 5). Tension all
battens until the vertical wrinkles running through the pockets
disappear.
Caution: It is possible to over-tension the cam batten, which will
cause the cam not to rotate. A quick check of this can be done by
holding the sail up on land and rotating the cam by pumping the sail. the
cam should rotate smoothly; it if doesn't, decrease the batten tension.
8) Release the outhaul totally and then re-tension it. For light winds, pull the outhaul until the
edge of the foot has slight tension. for stronger wind, outhaul until the foot is fully tensioned.
Quick Tip: The Transformer Wave will require slight to moderate positive outhaul, and should not be used
with negative outhaul.
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9) Check that the camber is not over-rotated. This can fatigue the cam and the batten and lead to
possible breakage. If the cam is over-rotated, you need more downhaul.
10) Tension the tack strap until the edge of the sail beside the tack grommet touches the side of
the mast.
Quick Tip: The correct shape in the lower part of the sail will be attained when the tack-strap is fully
tensioned.
To Use As Full Batten:
1) Outhaul sail fully.
2) Release cam batten tension at leech end.
3) Snap cam of mast
4) From the opening in the sleeve, pull out the camber and batten.
5) From the leech end, insert the tapered end of the batten into the lower batten pocket opening.
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6) Tension the batten.
7) Adjust the outhaul so that the batten above the boom is not touching the mast when it rotates. For strong
winds, outhaul until the batten above the boom is resting directly behind the mast.
De-Rigging
Following this de-rigging sequence will prolong the life of your sail and avoid possible sail damage:
1) Release batten tension (push the release lever located on the center of the buckle) and tack-strap.
2) Release downhaul.
3) Snap cam off mast.
4) Release outhaul and remove boom.
5) Slide mast out of luff sleeve without creasing sail.
6)Roll the sail from the top tightly, to prevent creasing,
HELPFUL SAIL CARE HINTS:
Sunlight:
Sunlight will break down all sailcloth in a relatively short time (300 hours of direct sunlight).
Don't dry your sails off in the sun! It is better to roll them up wet.
Creasing:
Creasing damages sail cloth. When rigging and de-
rigging, try not to crease your sail or let it flap in the
wind.
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Cleaning:
Use a mild soap and water with a rag to clean your sail. Harsh solvents may damage the sail cloth.
Contrary to what most people think, you do not need to fresh water rinse your sail.
Storage:
Sail cloth should not be left under tension. After sailing, always release your batten tension.
Never leave sails fully rigged for long periods of time. If your sail is to be left rigged, release the
downhaul and outhaul until the mast has no bend. It is also advisable to unhook the power-on Head
elastic during extended periods of rigged storage.
TROUBLE SHOOTING:
Problem: Possible solution:
Camber is difficult to get on
the mast
1) Make sure the batten tensioner is completely released while snapping cam
on.
2) Make sure the sail has no downhaul tension and is outhauled fully before
snapping cam on.
Camber does not flip 1) Camber batten too tight, release a little batten tension.
2) Cam is over-rotated, need more downhaul.
Camber comes off mast 1) Camber is over-bending, need more downhaul. 2) Mast diameter is larger than normal, lengthen the webbing straps on the
cam.
Foot batten does not flip 1) Foot batten has too much curve, give more downhaul and outhaul.
2) Foot batten is over-tightened, release some tension.
Sail jerks you forward when
starting off 1) Leech too tight, try more downhaul
Sail feels too powerfull 1) Sail is too deep, try more outhaul and downhaul.
2) Mast is too stiff, check that you are using the correct mast.
Sail lacks power 1) Sail is too flat, try less outhaul and less downhaul.
2) Mast is too soft, check that you are using the correct mast.
Window is difficult to see
through
1) Rolling your sail wet will cause the window to fog. Drying in the sun will
clear it up.
2) Clean your window with a towel and fresh water, wipe thoroughly, make
sure there is no sand on the window.
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