Hansa Sailing SKUD 18 User manual

Owners’ Guide
December 2012
Hansa Sailing Systems Pty Ltd
9/4 Cumberland Avenue
SOUTH NOWRA
NSW 2541 AUSTRALIA
Telephone: [phone]
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Website: www.hansasailing.com

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Index
Disclaimer & Warranty................................................................................................. 3
Introduction.................................................................................................................. 4
Specifications .............................................................................................................. 5
Parts List ..................................................................................................................... 6
Control Lines ............................................................................................................. 10
Wire Rigging.............................................................................................................. 11
Assembly................................................................................................................... 12
Rigging for Sail .......................................................................................................... 22
Care & Maintenance.................................................................................................. 35
Rig Tuning Guide....................................................................................................... 36
Class Association ...................................................................................................... 37

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DISCLAIMER
The SKUD 18 is a high performance sailboat. Exercise caution ashore near overhead power
cables and when lifting, launching and retrieving the boat, and stepping and lowering the mast.
Avoid sailing into shallow areas, avoid underwater obstacles and exercise extreme caution in
strong winds. Enjoy your SKUD 18, but use at your own risk!
This document provides guidelines only. All drawings, photographs, illustrations, performance
data, dimensions, weights and other technical information specifications and particulars of the
SKUD 18 are published in the belief that they are as accurate as reasonably possible. It is the
responsibility of the Customer to ensure the accuracy of all such materials and information and
Hansa Sailing Systems Pty Ltd accepts no liability in this respect.
SKUD 18 WARRANTY
1.1 Hansa Sailing Systems Pty Ltd (The Company) warrants that the Goods will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twelve months from the date of delivery to
the Customer (the “warranty period”). Provided the Customer makes a full inspection of the
Goods immediately upon receipt and thereafter gives the Company written notice containing full
particulars of any defects it discovers and the circumstances in which such defects occurred,
the Company shall, at its sole option, either repair, replace or give credit for price of any such
Goods which its examination confirms are defective in material or in workmanship within the
warranty period provided that the Customer has adhered to the payment provisions herein and
further provided that:
a). The Customer returns the defective Goods to the Company or its authorised service depot
(as directed by th e
Company) and pays all transportation charges, duties and taxes associated with the repair,
replacement and return of
the Goods to the Customer, or:
b). If, at the Company’s option, the Company arranges for a technician to visit the Customer’s
location to repair or replace the defective Goods, the Customer pays all transportation charges
for the technician and his equipment, including any applicable duties and taxes, accommodation
and living expenses and normal charges for the technician’s time while travelling and for delays
beyond the Company’s control (save that the Customer shall not be liable for any charge in
respect of the technician’s time on site actually engaged in carrying out the repair or
replacement of such defective Goods).
1.2 The repair or replacement of defective Goods during the warranty period in accordance with
clause 1.1 shall not extend the period of the warranty of such Goods.
1.3 The provisions of clause 1.1 do not extend to any Goods which have been subjected to
misuse, accident or improper installation, maintenance, application or operation nor do they
extend to Goods which have been repaired or altered other than by the agents or employees of
the Company unless previously authorised in writing by the Company.
1.4 The warranty contained in clause 1 is expressly accepted by the Customer in lieu of any and
all other terms, warranties conditions or liabilities whether express or implied, in fact or in law,
relating to the state, quality description, capacity, design, construction, operation, use or
performance of the Goods or to the merchantability, repair, or fitness for a particular purpose of
the Goods or otherwise. No agreement varying or extending the same will be binding upon the
Company unless in writing signed by a director of the Company.
1.5 Unless a director of the Company shall otherwise expressly agree in writing, in no
circumstances will the Company’s liability to the Customer for any breach of the warranty
contained in clause 1 exceed the price paid for the products with respect to any claim made.
2. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
2.1 Save as expressly provided in clause 1 the Company shall have no liability whatsoever to
the Customer for any indirect, special, consequential or incidental loss or damage of any kind
suffered or incurred by the Customer howsoever caused or arising, whether from breach or non-
performance of any of its obligations under the Contract or from the supply, installation,
performance, operations or use of the Goods, except liability for death or personal injury arising
from the Company’s proven negligence.

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Introduction
Designed by Chris Mitchell in 2005 and manufactured by Hansa Sailing since 2009, the
SKUD18 is a ballasted SKiff of Universal Design that can be trailer or cradle launched
at a boat ramp or by crane. It is extremely stable and comfortable but responsive and
above all great fun and exciting to sail.
Multiple Configurations
The SKUD 18 can be configured to suit a variety of sailing preferences:
A very stable Open Two Person Sport Boat with heavy ballast. In this
configuration, both crew can hike, but if one sits in a centreline seat the other
can trapeze.
An Open, High Performance Three Person Sport Boat with moderate ballast. All
three crew can hike, but if one sits in a centreline seat one can trapeze.
A Paralympic Two Person keelboat, with heavy ballast. Both crew are in
centreline seats.
A Family Day Boat or Stable Training Boat with Asymmetric Spinnaker. With a
slab reefing main and roller furling jib, with either heavy or moderate (2P or 3P
bulb) ballast.
Modern Sloop Rig
A carbon fibre mast,
Fully battened mainsail,
Self-tacking jib, and
Tube launched asymmetric spinnaker on a carbon composite pole.
Slab reefing mainsail and roller furling jib optional
Optimised Planing Hull
Flared topsides for exceptional stability
Wide side-decks provide extensive seating area
Huge buoyancy chambers for security in extreme conditions
Considerable positive buoyancy and will not sink if holed
Self draining cockpit
Twin rudders maintain exceptional directional control even when heeled
Construction is 8mm and 6mm PVC foam sandwich with bi-directional glass
and polyester resin
Steering Options
Tiller steering with extension is standard for hiking crews
Joystick and Push-Lever steering for a centreline helm seat
Servo Assisted steering winch systems, either single or variable speed, with a
variety of controllers, including single and dual-axis joysticks, Sip and Puff, and
Magnetic Reed Switches
Cockpit Options
A range of Consoles, Footrests and Seat Combinations are available for the Open Two-
Person (2P) and Three-Person (3P):
Full length cockpit footrest (2296) with adjustable toe straps, and front of cockpit
cleat console (2292) with cleats for all control lines, spin halyard, and main and
jib sheets
Full length footrest above (2296) with transferring seat (2295) which includes
mainsheet block and cam-cleat on centreline, with mainsail control line cleats
port and starboard

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Full length footrest with adjustable toe straps, with centre cockpit mainsail
control line cleats port and starboard, and mainsheet ratchet block with cam
cleat (2297). For use with this footrest is a mini front of cockpit cleat console
(2293) with cleats for jib halyard, jib sheet, spin halyard and optional mainsheet
cleat
Fore cockpit footrest with adjustable toe straps, and helmsman foot cover with
aft facing main control line cleats and mainsheet cleat. Used with Canting helm
seat (2181)
Combination for Open and Paralympic Centreline Seats:
Canting helm seat (2181), canting crew seat (2194), and simplex cleat console
(2291)
Servo Assist Winch Systems for sheets and steering
Helm (variable speed optional)
Main Sheet and Jib Sheet
Boom Vang and Cunningham
Spinnaker Sheets
SKUD 18 Specifications
Specification
Metric
Imperial
LOA
5.8 m
19’
LWL
5.5 m
18’6”
Beam
2.15 m
7’
Draft
1.7 m
5’7”
Mast
6.8 m
22’4”
Hull
170 kg
375 lb
Bulb (2P)
136 kg
300 lb
Bulb (3P)
57 kg
125 lb
Keel
25 kg
55 lb
Displacement (2P)
356 kg
784 lb
Displacement (3P)
277 kg
610 lb
Buoyancy
580 kg
1278 lb
Main
10.5 m2
113.8 sq ft
Jib
5.0 m2
53.8 sq ft
Spinnaker
19.2 m2
206.7 sq ft

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SKUD 18 Parts List
Part No.
Description
Complete Boats
1090
Hansa SKUD 18.2, complete boat ready to sail.
1090.1
Hansa SKUD 18.2, hull & foils only (no spars, rigging or sails).
1091
Hansa SKUD 18.3, complete boat ready to sail.
Hull & Components
2091
SKUD 18 Hull & Deck - Basic
2092
SKUD 18 Hull & Deck - Fully Fitted
2309
51/2" inspection port complete
2310
51/2" inspection port lid only
2382
SKUD 18 chainplates complete set P&S
2382.13
SKUD 18 1 hole tang
2382.14
SKUD 18 2 hole tang
2382.15
SKUD 18 chainplate cover plate
2382.16
SKUD 18 chainplate cover plate complete (P&S)
2382.2
SKUD 18 chainplate set Port.
2382.3
SKUD 18 chainplate set Stbd.
2383
SKUD 18 Mkll mast step (Selden)
2386
SKUD 18 keel lock down components set. (pair P & S, pin and clip )
2386.1
SKUD 18 keel lock down port angle
2386.2
SKUD 18 keel lock down stbd angle
2386.3
SKUD 18 keel lock down pin & retaining clip RF……
2391
SKUD 18 transom gudgeon kit complete (2 x 2391.1, & 2 x 2391.2)(P&S)
2391.1
SKUD 18 top transom gudgeon
2391.2
SKUD 18 bottom transom gudgeon
2391.3
SKUD 18 gudgeon pin insert
2392
SKUD 18 keel lifter plate
2393
SKUD 18 cockpit track each 2m
2394
SKUD 18 mast post.
2395
SKUD 18 mast post step set
2395.1
SKUD 18 mast post channel
2395.2
SKUD 18 mast post flat plate
2397
SKUD 18 bow fitting (Mk11 model)
2397.1
SKUD 18 bow fitting laser cut plate
3489
SKUD 18 tiller extension.
3490
SKUD 18 Mk11 rudder box. (accepts Mk11 rudder blades).
3490.1
SKUD 18 rudder box laser cut plate
3491
SKUD 18 Mk1 rudder pin 3/8" diam. (9.5mm)
3492
SKUD 18 Mk1 rudder pin 8.4mm diam.
3493
SKUD 18 M11 rudder box pin. (8mm)
3493.1
SKUD 18 M11 rudder box pin kit (8mm) (P&S pins, 2 x PNP 54A, 2 x RF 413)
3493.2
SKUD 18 M11 rudder box pin. (8mm) PORT
3493.3
SKUD 18 M11 rudder box pin. (8mm) STARBOARD
3495
SKUD 18 short tiller pair (seat steering)
3496
SKUD 18 long tiller pair (tiller extension steering)
3497
SKUD 18 adjustable tie rod complete with ends & uni.
3497.1
SKUD 18 tie rod threaded alum tube
3497.2
SKUD 18 tie rod adjuster
3498
SKUD 18 tie rod 2 part steering line blocks

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Foils & Components
3191
SKUD 18 Mk1 centreboard.
3192
SKUD 18 Mk11 centreboard. (0 lead, used with 3282 & 3291 bulbs).
3281
SKUD 18.2 Mk1 bulb.(140kg lead)
3282
SKUD 18.2 Mk11 bulb. (140kg lead).
3291
SKUD 18.3 bulb. (60kg lead).
3381
SKUD 18 MkII rudder blade (FRP)
3571
SKUD 18 / Liberty 60kg bulb pins pair. (used with parts 3192 & 3291)
3582
SKUD 18 140kg bulb pins pair. (used with parts 3192 & 3282).
3591
SKUD 18 keel wedge. (polyethylene wedge).
Rig & Components
4191
SKUD 18 MkII Mast Selden Carbon (complete with spreaders, fittings & rig
pack)
4192
SKUD 18 MkII Mast Selden Carbon (with spreaders & fittings only)
4192.1
SKUD 18 MkII lower mast
4192.2
SKUD 18 MkII upper mast
4192.3
SKUD 18 MkII spreader
4193
SKUD 18 MkII Mast Selden Rig Pack (shrouds, lower shrouds, forestay,
halyards)
4193.1
SKUD 18 MkII Selden shrouds (pair) with rigging screws
4193.2
SKUD 18 MkII Selden lower shrouds (pair) with rigging screws
4193.3
SKUD 18 MkII Selden forestay
4194
SKUD 18 MkII Mast Hansa Rig Pack (shrouds, lower shrouds, forestay,
halyard pack 4592)
4194.1
SKUD 18 MkII Hansa shrouds (pair) with rigging screws
4194.2
SKUD 18 MkII Hansa lower shrouds (pair) with rigging screws
4194.3
SKUD 18 MkII Hansa forestay
4291
SKUD 18 MkII Selden boom complete with compression vang, outhaul &
mainsheet
4491
SKUD 18 compression vang
4482
SKUD 18 spinn pole complete
4482.1
SKUD 18 spinn pole bare pole
4482.2
SKUD 18 spinn pole aluminium end fitting
4586
SKUD 18 jib halyard cleat component
5281
SKUD 18 Boat rig tensioner
Sheets, Halyards & Control Lines
4585
SKUD 18 painter (16m floating ski rope)
4591.1
SKUD 18 control line package (4592, 4593, 4594.1, 4595.1, 4596, 4597.1,
4597.3, 4597.4) - forward console
4591.2
SKUD 18 control line package (4592, 4593, 4594.2, 4595.2, 4596, 4597.2,
4597.3, 4597.4) - centre console
4592
SKUD 18 halyards package (4592.1, 4592.2, 4592.3)
4592.1
SKUD 18 main halyard
4592.2
SKUD 18 jib halyard package (4592.2.1, 4592.2.2, 4592.2.3)
4592.2.1
SKUD 18 jib halyard
4592.2.2
SKUD 18 jib halyard hauling line
4592.2.3
SKUD 18 jib halyard tension tackle line
4592.3
SKUD 18 spinnaker halyard package (4592.3.1, 4592.3.2)
4592.3.1
SKUD 18 spinnaker halyard
4592.3.2
SKUD 18 spinnaker halyard tension line (bungee)
4593
SKUD 18 sheet package (4593.1, 4593.2, 4593.3)
4593.1
SKUD 18 mainsheet
4593.2
SKUD 18 jibsheet package (4593.2.1, 4593.2.2)
4593.2.1
SKUD 18 jibsheet primary (clew-floating block)

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4593.2.2
SKUD 18 jibsheet secondary (floating block-cleat)
4593.3
SKUD 18 spinnaker sheet package (4593.3.1, 4593.3.2)
4593.3.1
SKUD 18 spinnaker sheet
4593.3.2
SKUD 18 spinnaker sheet clew strop
4594.1
SKUD 18 compression vang (Gnav) control line package - forward console
(4594.3, 4594.4, 4594.5)
4594.2
SKUD 18 compression vang (Gnav) control line package - centre console
(4594.3, 4594.4, 4594.6)
4594.3
SKUD 18 compression vang (Gnav) primary
4594.4
SKUD 18 compression vang (Gnav) secondary
4594.5
SKUD 18 compression vang (Gnav) tertiary - forward console
4594.6
SKUD 18 compression vang (Gnav) tertiary - centre console
4595.1
SKUD 18 outhaul control line package (4595.3, 4595.4)
4595.2
SKUD 18 outhaul control line package (4595.3, 4595.5)
4595.3
SKUD 18 outhaul primary
4595.4
SKUD 18 outhaul secondary - forward console
4595.5
SKUD 18 outhaul secondary - centre console
4596
SKUD 18 gennaker pole line package (4596.1, 4596.2, 4596.3)
4596.1
SKUD 18 gennaker pole launcher line
4596.2
SKUD 18 gennaker tack line
4596.3
SKUD 18 gennaker pole bow lashing
4597.1
SKUD 18 cunningham tackle line - forward console
4597.2
SKUD 18 cunningham tackle line - centre console
4597.3
SKUD 18 mainsheet turning block bridle
4597.4
SKUD 18 topping lift line
Sails
4603
SKUD 18 sail numbers
4604
SKUD 18 national letters
4691
SKUD 18 sail suit. (4691.1 main, 4691.2 jib, 4691.3 gennaker).
4691.1
SKUD 18 main
4691.2
SKUD 18 jib
4691.3
SKUD 18 gennaker
4694
SKUD 18 mainsail (4691.1) batten set
4695
SKUD 18 jib (4691.2) batten set
4696
SKUD 18 gennaker sock
4697
SKUD 18 gennaker chute cover
Seats & Components
2180.1
SKUD adjustable backrest, small.
2180.2
SKUD adjustable backrest, medium
2180.3
SKUD adjustable backrest, large.
2181
SKUD helm canting seat, bucket w/backrest, push/pull lever steering.
2181.1
Lever spigot, pair.
2181.2
Lever, pair.
2181.3
Front return block pivot
2181.4
Canting seat actuator plate
2183
SKUD helm canting seat, cushion w/backrest, push/pull lever steering.
2185
SKUD seat belt. Quick release
2186
SKUD fixed helm seat complete with joystick
2186.1
SKUD joystick crescent, 2mm aluminium plate
2186.2
SKUD joystick cross spar
2191
SKUD fixed crew seat
2194
SKUD 18 crew canting seat, bucket, no backrest.
2295
SKUD 18 centre cockpit transferring seat with cleat console
4805
SKUD steering lever spigot

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Footrests & Components
2294
SKUD 18 forward cockpit footrest with keel case cover, toe straps &
helmsman's cleat console (used with 2181)
2296
SKUD 18 full length footrest (all crew hiking).
2297
SKUD 18 full length footrest with cleat console. (all crew hiking).
Consoles & Components
2291
SKUD simplex cleat console (for inline seats)
2292
SKUD complex cleat console (P&S controls for hiking crew used with 2296)
2293
SKUD mini cleat console (used with 2294, 2295, 2297)
Accessories
5181
SKUD Owners’manual.
4791
SKUD 18 deck cover
4792
SKUD 18 rudder blade cover/bag
4804
SKUD 18 keel lifter winch cover
5291
SKUD 18 keel lifter
5292
SKUD 18 lifting bridle (wire rope with shackles)
5491
SKUD 18 GRP hardstand trolley
Servo Electric Equipment
6181
SKUD 18 helm single speed, all in one enclosure
6182
SKUD 18 helm variable speed, all in one enclosure
6183
SKUD 18 main & jib sheet system.
6184
SKUD 18 spinnaker haliard power assist system
6185
SKUD 18 canting system single seat incl battery box. (not incl seat)
6186
SKUD 18 canting seat system for both seats (not incl seats)
6187
SKUD 18 canting seat system with single speed helm (not incl seat)
6188
SKUD 18 canting seat system with variable speed helm. (not incl seat)
6189
SKUD 18 main & jib sheets incl single canting seat.
6281
SKUD canting seat, single speed helm, dual axis joystick.
6282
SKUD canting seat, variable speed helm, dual axis joystick.
6283
SKUD main & jib sheet system.
6284
SKUD spinnaker haliard power assist system
6285
SKUD seat canting system (not incl seat)
6286
SKUD canting seat system with single speed helm (not incl seat)
6287
SKUD canting seat system with variable speed helm. (not incl seat)
6288
SKUD main & jib sheets with canting seat in same system.
6302
Chest mount plate for enclosure incl strap
6303
Chest plate strap
6481
SKUD helm winch variable speed
6482
SKUD helm winch single speed
6482.1
SKUD helm winch drum
6532
Main sheet winch Mk11, 2.3S, 303S, Liberty S, XS, SKUD (Doga 319 motor)
6681
Canting seat winch
6682
Canting seat actuator
6682.01
Fixed pin & bolt
6682.02
Slave pin & bolt
6682.03
Mount bracket
6701
Batteries, 12V 7AH, standard, all systems except canting seats.
6702
Batteries, 12V 7AH, .5m lead, general purpose.
6703
Batteries, 12V 26AH, canting seats systems.
6704
Battery box, for 26AH batteries
6705.21
Weatherpack 2pin female connector incl pins
6705.22
Weatherpack 2pin male connector incl pins
6731
Battery chargers, 500 milli amp
6732
Battery charger connector on lead.

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6755
Winch Motor Doga 111:70rpm
6756
Winch Motor Doga 319:40rpm
6757
Winch Motor Doga 319:80rpm
SKUD 18 Control Lines
Description
Part No.
Type
Length
Main Halyard
4592.1
4mm DB PolySpec
Blue/White
20.0m
Jib Halyard
4592.2.1
4mm DB PolySpec
Green/White
11.0m
Gennaker Halyard / Retrieval Line
4592.3.1
4mm DB PolySpec
Yellow/White
22.0m
Mainsheet
4593.1
6mm Double Braid
Polyester Blue Fleck
12.5m
Jibsheet Primary
4593.2.1
3mm DB PolySpec
Green /White
2.90m
Jibsheet Secondary
4593.2.2
6mm Double Braid
Polyester Green Fleck
4.20m
Gennaker Sheet
4593.3.1
6mm Double Braid
Polyester Yellow Fleck
17.0m
Outhaul Primary
4595.3
3mm Spectra
Purple
4.50m
Outhaul Secondary *
4595.4
4mm Spectra
Purple
3.00m
Compression Vang (GNAV) Primary
4594.3
4mm Spectra
Black
1.60m
Compression Vang (GNAV) Secondary
4594.4
3mm Spectra
Black
1.30m
Compression Vang (GNAV) Tertiary *
4594.5
4mm Spectra
Black
2.75m
Jib Halyard Hauling Line
4592.2.2
4mm Spectra
Green
0.45m
Jib Halyard Tension Tackle Line
4592.2.3
4mm Spectra
Green
2.50m
Cunningham Tackle Line *
4597.1
4mm Spectra
Blue
4.20m
Gennaker Pole Launcher
4596.1
4mm Spectra
Black
2.0m
Gennaker Tack Line
4596.2
4mm Spectra
Black
4.50m
Gennaker Pole Lashing
4596.3
2mm Spectra
Black
0.60m
Gennaker Halyard Tension Line
4592.3.2
4mm Shock Cord
Black
2.00m
Mainsheet Turning Block Bridle
4597.3
4mm DB PolySpec
Blue/White
2.10m
Painter
4585
7mm Floating Poly Ski
Rope Black/White
15.0m
* For use with forward console

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SKUD 18 Stainless Steel Wire Rigging
Description
Part No.
Type
Shrouds (pair)
4193.1
3mm 9x9 SS Wire
4915mm
Inners (pair)
4193.2
3mm 9x9 SS Wire
1915mm
Forestay
4193.3
3mm 9x9 SS Wire
5455mm

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Assembling the SKUD 18
Hull
Take care unloading your SKUD 18 and ensure all packing materials are removed from
the hull. Check for any damage that may have been incurred during transport and
report immediately to Hansa Sailing or its Distributor.
The boat is supplied with a bung in the transom for draining the hull, a breather in the
bow (port side) and two hatch covers that provide access to the stern compartment
from the aft deck. Make sure all are securely in place before launching the boat.
Gennaker Pole Launcher
Before fitting the cowling, it is recommended that the gennaker pole launching system is
set up.

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Place the pole into the groove in the bow. Make a lashing that is tight on the pole when
it is extended until the inboard end of the pole is approximately 10cm from the lashing.
Feed the gennaker tack line through the hole in the tip casting, through the pole and
into the boat, and tie a figure 8 stopper knot leaving approximately 30cm of line to
attach the tack.
With the pole fully extended and all slack taken out of the line, tie the inboard end of the
tack line off to the shackle at the front of the aluminium rack in the centre of the boat.
This limits the pole extension.
Pass the end of the pole launcher line (with the block attached) inboard through the
bow turning block, then through the grommet on the inboard end of the pole and tie a
stopper knot that will pull up on the inside of the pole. Ensure there is a small amount
of slack in the pole launcher line when the pole is fully retracted.

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The spinnaker halyard will be passed through the pole launcher line block in order to
extend the pole when hoisting. As the block is pulled up into the bow under the cowling
when the pole is retracted, it is important to reeve a “mouse” line through the block to
enable you to easily reeve the spinnaker halyard after you have stepped the mast.
Jib Sheet
Before the cowling is fitted, rig the primary and secondary jib sheets. The primary jib
sheet has a floating block that hangs under the cowling but above the gennaker sock
and all other lines. The other end is passed up through the sheave at the forward end
of the cowling, through the traveller block and is tied to a shackle.
The secondary jib sheet is dead-ended with a stopper knot on the aft face of the
cowling, passes through the deck eye, through the floating block and is cleated on the
console.

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Cowling & Mast Post
Place the cowling on the bow and line up the holes. Ensure the mast post fits snugly
within the rack, immediately aft of the gennaker tack line shackle. Secure using the
supplied bolt and nyloc nut. Use the supplied screws and washers to secure the
cowling to the deck. The cleat console is supplied fitted to the cowling. Ensure strut is
fitted and micro-blocks are securely shackled to the rack.
Keel & Bulb
Position the bulb below the centreboard case, ensuring that the cavity is uppermost and
free of dirt and debris. Smear a small amount of grease or petroleum jelly on the
bottom 50mm of the centreboard faces and carefully lower through the centreboard
case into the bulb cavity, taking care to align the heavy bulb with the board. Push the
board home. Fit the supplied bulb pin with recessed phillips-head screws. Firmly
tighten screws on both sides of the bulb simultaneously. Repeat for the second pin.
Cockpit Options (Seats & Footrests)
Fit seats or footrests as required by clamping to the cockpit tracks.

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Gennaker Sock
Pass the narrow part of the gennaker sock through the throat of the cowling and
underneath all lines. Tuck the hem of the sock up under the throat moulding and
moving forward feed in between the cowling and the deck. Pull the sock forward and
pass throat lines through the stemhead cover and tie a stopper knot on the port side.
Purchase can be pulled on the starboard side using the towline attachment point.
Pass a “mouse” line through the sock to assist when reeving the spinnaker halyard.
Attach without tension both fore and aft. Tie the gennaker sock to the saddle fitted on
the aft bulkhead.

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Rudder Boxes & Steering
Fit the rudder boxes by passing the rudder pin through the upper tube, through the
bearing in the upper gudgeon, through the washer and into the lower gudgeon. Lift the
washer above the hole drilled in the rudder pin and fit the snail clip to secure the rudder
pin in position.
Tiller Steering
Fit the long tiller arms by depressing the spring clip and sliding into the rudder box tube.
Rotate until the spring clip pops up in the locator hole. Ensure the universal fittings on
the forward part of the tiller arms are both facing inboard. Attach the adjustable tie-rod
to both tiller arms using the universal fittings (slide in and clip on the cover), making
sure the central universal fitting faces forward. Attach the tiller extension to the central
universal fitting.

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Seat Steering
Fit the short tiller arms by depressing the spring clip and sliding into the rudder box
tube. Rotate until the spring clip pops up in the locator hole. Ensure the universal
fittings on the forward part of the tiller arms are both facing inboard. Attach the
adjustable tie-rod to both tiller arms using the universal fittings (slide in and clip on the
cover), making sure the central universal fitting faces forward. Attach the double block
to the central universal fitting. Reeve steering lines as required.
Adjusting the Tie Rod
Disconnect the universal fitting and rotate the end section to make longer or shorter.
Tape in desired position.

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Tow Line
Attach the tow line to the bow fitting.
Mast Assembly
The SKUD 18 MkII composite mast is supplied with halyards reeved and spreader base
fitted. After unpacking, slide the top section into the lower section, being careful not to
twist the halyards.
Fit the spreader arms and adjusters using the supplied bolts & nyloc nuts. Note that the
adjusters are coded red and green for port and starboard.

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Fit the shrouds to the mast with the t-bar terminals by inserting and rotating the terminal
90°. Position the shroud wire in forward section of the spreader tip clamp.
Remove the slack in the wire from the upper terminal and tighten the clamp. Repeat for
the other side. Use the slide adjusters on the spreader tips and turn the barrel
adjusters until wire to wire measurement is approximately 770mm and distance from aft
face of mast to the transverse of the shrouds is approximately 190mm.
The gennaker halyard can be reeved internally or externally. For an internal system,
the halyard is passed into the mast through the halyard slot below the halyard hoist
block and exits just above the mast foot.