Summary of FCS
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Empowering sailors since 1975 carefully read this manual before operating your full foiling nacra fcs. Fcs owner’s manual nacra’s premium flight control system.
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2 i m p o r t a n t n o t i c e please read this manual and follow the instructions carefully. : this is the safety alert symbol used to alert you to potential hazards including injuries or damage to your vessel or other property. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol. Throughout this man...
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3 craft record sheet model name hin code n a c isaf plaque nr rudder serial # daggerboard serial # owner's name address postal code nacra dealer address signature dealer dealers stamp delivery date mainsail serial # jib serial # gennaker serial # city/town country starboard port starboard port.
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4 t a bl e o f c o n t e n t 1. Introduction 2. Safety information 3. Know your ability level 4. Declaration of conformity 5. Design category 6. Standard limited warranty coverage 7. Maintenance and service 8. Harken hardware maintenance 9. Care of carbon fiber parts 10. Fcs foil settings 11. Fcs fo...
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5 dear customer, welcome to the nacra family. We wish to thank you that you choose for nacra sailing. It’s our constant endeavour to provide you with products that offer excellent performance throughout their ownerships period. Which is why, in addition to producing great catamarans, we have also se...
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6 sailing a fully foiling craft is a hazardous sport, with many disciplines and ability levels. As with all sports, there are inherent risks of injury. The following contains key points to remember when operating your nacra fcs craft: be familiar with the nacra fcs deck lay-out, trim and control sys...
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7 b e f o r e y o u g o s a i l i n g thoroughly check your protective equipment to make sure it is in working order and in good condition. A frequently inspection of the nacra and the systems should be made in order to identify punctures, tears or any abrasions. Check the trapeze wires on any wear ...
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8 stability and buoyancy the nacra catamarans are equipped with one or more sealed buoyancy compartments. The buoyancy compart- ment is inserted during the build of the hulls. Consequently the following points should be noted: do not puncture the buoyancy compartment. When the buoyancy compartments ...
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9 the assembly of the fcs systems package includes the daggerboards, rudder foil, rudderstock and the associated running rigging with this system. The re- maining assembly of the nacra is covered by the standard nacra assembly manual. 3 . 1 a s se m b l y o f th e d a g g e rb o a r ds 3 . As s e m ...
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10 dbd extension trim stbd dbd extension trim port shockcord dbd rake trim o v e r v ie w r unn i n g r ig g i ng o v e r a n d u nd e r t r am p o l i ne.
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11 3 . 2 . D ag g e rb o a r d r ak e t r im tie the harken lead rings rope to the shrouds pin and lead the swiftcord dbd rake trim line through these lead rings under the trampoline through the trampoline eye-rings around the worm-drive wheel and back. Lead the dbd rake trim line through the harken...
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12 3.3. Da gg erb oard exte ns ion tr i m 1. Tie the harken 18mm single block to the trampo- line rod in between the 4 th and 5 th tramp button on either side, as illustrated in the overview. 2. Tie the 2.3 meter shockcord to 29mm t2 single block and on this block the 0.35 meter shockcord, of which ...
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13 6. Attached the harken 40 mm swivel, becket, cam cleat block with the shackle to the deck pad-eye. Be aware you can adjust the cam cleat angle to your de- sired angle. As illustrated be- low 7. Attached with the supplied pins and harken instructions attached the 29 mm pivoting lead block to its b...
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14 3 . 4 r u d d e r a s s e m b l y 1. Move the rudder lock rod forward inside the tiller-arm by pulling the rope and secure the rope in the clam-cleat. 2. Insert the head of the rud- der foil into the rudderstock cassette. 3. Un-cleat the lock rope and make yourself familiar how the rudder lock wo...
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15 e . R u d d er a l i gn m en t 1. Put the boat on high support or a trailer to align the rudders. Pull the rudder down so they sit tight in the rudderstock; 2. Take the philips screw out of the tiller-arm; 3. Place the tiller extension in between the arms; 4. Measure the distance between the lead...
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16 declaration of conformity of recreational craft with the design, construction and noise emission requirements of directive 94/25/ec as amended by directive 2003/44/ec name of craft manufacturer: nautical sports holding bv address: hellingweg 110-116 town: den haag postcode: 2583 dx country: the n...
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17 down below you will find our warranty details and instruc- tions. Please follow these instructions so we can identify you as a nacra sailor when warranty issues arise. 6 . 1 ter m o f c o n d i ti on s nacra reserves the right, before having any obligation un- der this limited warranty, to inspec...
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18 4. Misuse of the boat such as overloading, alterations to the boat and or any damage caused by these alterations. Discoloration, crazing, or blistering of gelcoat caused by mooring or storing the boat in water [not recommended; if boat is stored in water, anti fouling is advised. 5. Transportatio...
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19 6 .2 o wn er a s s is ta n c e if you experience any concerns. Two-stage satisfaction procedure one – discuss your concern with a member of the authorized nacra dealer - or service centre management. Concerns can often be resolved quickly and satisfactorily at that level. If the concern has alrea...
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20 inspection before sailing platform [hulls & trampoline] always keep trampoline lacing tight. Always check beam bolts to ensure proper torque. Check hulls for leaks at all hull fittings check the trampoline for tears, or loose stitching. Repair immediately to avoid further damage. Sails check for ...
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21 8. H a rk e n h a r dw a re m ai n te n a nc e.
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22 each carbon-fibre mast and fcs foils (daggerboard, rudder- blade and rudderstock) delivered by nacra has been manu- factured using heat and pressure autoclave curing, the best process available. Since carbon fibre composite is different than aluminium to drill, file, or otherwise process, always ...
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23 10. F c s f o i l s e t ti ng s preliminary foil settings - nacra f20c fcs upwind sailing wide sailed angles -- twa +80 deg. Boat speed dbd rake in deg. Extension dbd above deck elevator rake in deg. Sailing mode boat speed dbd rake in deg. Extension dbd above deck elevator rake in deg. Mode (pos...
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24 11. F c s f o i l r a ke d a g r a m f o r f o i l s e t t i n g s.
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25 proof of maintenance proper certification of maintenance will avoid problems covered by warranty, or damage by lack of maintenance. Perform all recom- mended maintenance to ensure that your boat is kept in good condi- tion. Repair date repair category details of repair done name and address of se...
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26 1 3 . F c s d e f i n i ti o n s elevator rudder blade lower rudder gudgeon carbon rudderstock daggerboard daggerboard rake system da g g e rb o ar d f o il elbow element upper rudder gudgeon (with rake adjustment) pull-down sheave slot daggerboard deck bearing daggerboard keel bearing daggerboar...
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27 13. O dco i s o ap p l i c ab l e s t an da r d s.
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28 manufacturer: nautical sports b.V. Address: hellingweg 110 - 116 2583 dx den haag the netherlands office: +31(0) 70 338 2900 fax: +31(0) 70 338 2901 email: info@nacrasailing.Com website: www.Nacrasailing.Com distributor / dealer: connect with your local dealer your local nacra dealer is there to ...