WEST WIGHT POTTER 15 Guia do Utilizador

WEST WIGHT POTTER 15 USER'S GUIDE International Marine 904 West Hyde Park Boulevard Inglewood, CA 90302-8803

Jib and Jib Sheets Set-up Next, raise the jib (front sail) by connecting the clips provided on the sail to the forestay, the wire running from the to

The Two Rules of How to Sail Whether you are a first-time sailor or a seasoned veteran with years at sea, your sailing skills will mostly concern the

12 CAUTION: At this time, double-check that your keel is in its full down position. With the boat pointed as appropriate, pull in the sheets until b

Your boat will be stable and upright if you follow Rule 2 and have the sheets as loose as possible without the sails flapping. In stormy or heavy win

14 Motoring (Forget the Sails, Full Speed Ahead) With the Potter's flatter hard chine hull configuration, excellent motoring performance may be

15Should you have specific questions regarding motors not supplied with your Potter, we will be pleased to advise you to ensure a proper boat/motor m

Reefing Points Reefing points include five equally spaced metal grommet holes and associated reinforce-ments, located in a row about ⅓ the way up from

Genoa Sail* This is the largest front sail and is used in light air conditions and for greater speed. Raise this sail just as you would your standard

Spinnaker Sail* 18 n-type ur Potter. This lightweight sail is also frequently seen in racing , this option greatly increases the effectiveness of you

Boom Vang* The boom vang consists of an adjust-able line with a reduction-type lock-ing block between the base of the mast and a point angling upward

2 Congratulations! You have purchased one of the best known trailerable cruising vessels available. We invite you to spend a few moments in

20 Canvas Items* We also have a wide range of canvas items available for the Potters 15 and 19. These in-clude a complete boat cover, sail cover, bim

21Maintenance tips When cleaning your boat, do not wax as this may provide a surface which will collect addi-tional dust and dirt. Use regular dishwa

Warranty WARRANTY The following warranty applies to all new boats: LIMITED WARRANTY West Wight Potter 15 & 19 All fibreglass parts (Hull,

Basic Sailing Terms 23Parts of the Boat fore: toward the front aft: toward the back bow: "fore" end stern: "aft" end port: le

24 Glossary aft: rear of the boat battens: thin sticks placed in pockets on a sail to reduce unwanted sail movement belay: [verb] make fast by wrapp

25halyard: a line used to raise (hoist; haul up) a sail. (Compare to sheet and vang.) head: top point (corner) of a sail. Alternately, a toilet locat

26 reef: [verb] to reduce a sail's exposure to the wind by reducing the sail's area: folding, roll-ing, or wrapping part of the sail and se

3Table of Contents Getting Your New Boat Ready ...4 Safety Equipment ...

Getting Your New Boat Ready 4 When your new Potter first ar-rives (after a quick hose-down with a sponge and soapy de-tergent), climb aboard and get

5Safety Equipment Ensure that all safety equipment has been obtained and is on board. Provide one US Coast Guard approved personal flotation vest for

6 Trailering Made Easy Your Potter can be a joy to trailer, with the light towing weight and low trailering height. The high-speed tires and wheels o

7Launching (Getting the Potter Wet) Launching your new Potter in the water is easy compared to other similarly sized boats, but for the first several

8 WARNING: Leaving the trailer winch hook connected while backing down your launch ramp will keep the boat from accidentally sliding backward off the

Mainsail With your boat pointed into the wind if possible, place the 3" sliding bar of the flexible fit-ting on the front of the boom into the ma