LITEBOAT LiteXP User manual

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USER'S GUIDE
by LITEBOAT

1 TRANSPORT
1.1 Positioning the boat
1.2 Bow of the boat
1.3 Securing the boat
2 RIGGING
2.1 Running rigging
2.2 Mast assembly
2.3 Stepping the mast
2.4 Running of the mainsail
3 LAUNCHING
3.1 Launching from the trailer
3.2 Launching using the wheels
4 MOUNTING THE RUDDER
4.1 Positioning
4.2 Securing
4.3 Locking
4.4 Removal
5 SETTING UP THE ROWING STATION
5.1 Seat
5.2 Foot stretcher
5.3 Oarlock pins
5.4 Oarlocks
6 ASSEMBLING THE OARS
6.1 Assembly
6.2 Positioning the rings
6.3 Adjustment
7 NAVIGATION
7.1 Sailing
7.2 Rowing
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1.1 POSITIONING THE BOAT
Position the boat by aligning the triangle and Gennaker block with the middle of the two cradles.
Winch hook
Handle
Protective foam
During trailering, the centreboard should be resting on the rear cradle. It is important that both
lines (for raising and lowering centreboard) are free and that the centreboard is in the raised
position to prevent damage during transport or storage.

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1.2 BOW OF THE BOAT
- Pass a loop of rope through the bow mooring eye and attach it to the winch hook*.
- Protect the bow from the metal of the winch assembly.
- Adjust the tension with the winch handle. **
*The hook should extend about 10cm in front to avoid damaging the boat.
** When towing, we recommend that you secure the end of the winch handle with a bungee or rope.
Winch hook
Handle
Protective foam

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1.3 SECURING THE BOAT
The boat is securely fastened using by two ratchet tie-down straps at the following locations:
- Astern of the companionway to prevent the boat from shifting backwards
- Immediately forward of the oarlocks to prevent the boat from sliding forwards
Apply moderate tension to the tie-down straps,
taking care to not compress the deck of the boat;
do not over tighten. Also ensure that no metal
parts are in contact with the boat during
transport.
The metal ratchet mechanisms of the tie-down
straps must not be in contact with the boat. Use a piece
of carpet or foam to protect the gelcoat.
straps positioned in front of oarlock
Protected boat with foam or
carpet
Tie-down straps attached
securely to traileur chassis

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The centreboard is housed in the centreboard well and is controlled by two lines positioned below the sill of the
companionway. Before launching, the centreboard is locked in the raised position using the cam cleat and adjacent
jam cleat

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Before raising the mast, check that you are well clear of any overhead power lines and ensure that the
boat can be moved to the water without the mast coming in contact with power lines or tree branches
2.1 RUNNING RIGGING
2.1.1 Halyards and Genaker sheets
Genaker sheets (orange) 16m / Genaker tack (pink) 8m / Genaker halyard (grey) 17.50m
2.1.2 Halyards and Mainsail sheet
Mainsail Cunningham (grey) 2.50m /Mainsail halyard (blue) 16.50m / Mainsail sheet (grey) 13m

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2.2 MAST ASSEMBLY
- Remove the mast from the trailer once the tail light rack has been removed
- Align the stainless steel pin when connecting the two sections of the carbon mast
Upper part (longer, fixing rope)
Pin
lower part (shorter,
circular base)
Sail track for the bolt rope

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Ensure that you correctly rig the halyards before stepping the mast.
Rigging the mainsail halyard (blue color) Assembly of the Gennaker halyard (gray color)
Before hoisting the sails , check that the lines are straight and not tangled
Incorrectly rigged Correctly rigged

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2.3. STEPPING THE MAST
Insert the assembled mast into the mast well. Care must be taken to ensure that the end
of the mast is properly seated. The middle of the reinforced section of the mast should be
aligned with the opening of the mast well.
Rotate the mast in the mast well so that the sail track
is oriented towards the stern of the boat.

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— The mast can be stepped before or after launching the boat
5 cm limit
Mast correctly positioned in
mast well

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2.4. RIGGING OF THE MAINSAIL
2.4.1 Rig the mainsail (continued)
a) Pass the Mainsail halyard (blue line) through the turning block, fairlead and cleat as shown.
Port side – use the outer fairlead and cleat
b) You can now hoist the mainsail with the boat facing into the wind.
2.4.2. cunninghan Assembly
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The Cunningham passes through the turning block on the starboard side of the mast.
Rigged for light wind Rigged for strong wind
(One pass through grommet) (two passes through grommet)
2.4.3. Rigging the mainsail sheet
a) First pass the sheet (grey) through the cam cleat while making sure it is correctly aligned with the ratchet block.

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b) Thread the sheet underneath the traveler and insert it into the swivel block located on the transom.
c) Pass the sheet over the largest sheave of the fiddle block, then thread the sheet down and around the traveler block.
Then thread the sheet back up and through the smaller sheave of the fiddle block and finish by securing the end of the
sheet to the traveler block using a bowline.
d) Make it pass again in the 2nd pulley (smaller) sheave then secure it with a bowline to the traveler block.

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The traveler Overview of the final assembly
Using a bowline knot to secure Finished assembly of the traveler
the mainsheet to the traveler
2.4.4. Rigging the Gennaker
a)
Follow the same procedure as the Mainsail. Pass the Genaker halyard (grey halyard) through the inside cleat and fairlead,
located on the starboard side of the foredeck.
b)
Pass the tack line (pink sheet) through the eye strap located at the nose of bow.

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c)
Attach the tack of the Genaker to the tack line Secure using a bowline as indicated in the photos below
d) Secure the halyard (grey) to the head of the Genaker using a bowline
e)
Ensure the Genaker sheet (Orange) is threaded in front of the mast

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f) Then lead the sheet through the Genaker blocks
g) Use two bowline to attach each end the sheet point to the clew of
the Genaker.

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Before launching your boat in the water, it is essential to check that the centreboard is locked in the raised
position with lines properly cleated
3.1 launching from the
trailer
Remove trailer light assembly and the tie-
down straps
Release the winch
Lower the
ratchet to
release the
handle
Lower the trailer into the water until the water level reaches the wheel hug.
Once the boat is launched and the water depth is sufficient,
lower the centreboard and secure the control line in the cleat.
Unscrew to release the assembly
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—Position yourselves as a pair to support the boat
Carefully lift and gently slide the boat off
the cradles and into the water.

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— Launching using the wheels
Guide the boat to the water and remove the wheels next to the boat for greater convenience.
Wheel supports
To remove the wheels, first unscrew the top nut without moving the wheel support, then unscrew the
bottom nut completely. Finally, it is necessary to lower the wheel support downwards taking care to keep
is straight. Do not pull the support at an angle.