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~ A - ;. Introduction .. ; Welcometo the Holder@family of sailors. Thanks for joining us. By purchasing the Holder@12, you are treating yourself to the ultimate in sailing enjoyment. Even if you have long experiencewith sailboats, pleaseread this manual thoroughly. It will give you easy,accurateinstructions on assemblingyour new boat. We suggestreading through the manual completely before you begin assembly.Pay special attention to the boat and parts descriptions shown on the following pages.
HOLDER12@Terminology ~ .. 1\ MAST WINDOW OUTHAUL REAR PIN DDWNHAUL BOOM VANG BECKET BLOCK TILLER EXTEN TRAVELE BOOM BLOCKS MAINSHEET VANG LINE VANG ADJUSTER CLEAT HULL DAGGERBOARD . '£ WARNING Before starting assembly,be sure the area in i which you plan to work is free from overhead power lines. Contact of a mast with a power line could be fatal.
1) Hull 2) Pad Eye with Block 3) Mast Tube 4) Jam Cleat 12) Sail 13) Battens 14) Daggerboard 15) RudderAssembly 26) Warranty Card, Manual 27) Tiller Extension 28) Hull Drain Plug 29) Cockpit Drain Hole ! 5) UpperMast Comptip@ 16) Mainsheet(5/16"x 35) 30) Gudgeons ~,~ ~..
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS t . I. The Plugs II. Traveler Assembly The larger drain plug (part #25) is used to drain the cockpit of the boat. Insert the large drain plug from the inside of the HOLDER@12 into the drain hole, which is in the center and bottom of the or looping rear ofthe theline boat (part #29).Secure thestern plug by through Figure 3 shows an example of a completed traveler line and block assembly. To assemble the traveler, first find the traveler block set.
III. Mast and Sail Assembly A. Standard and Special Edition The mast is in two sections (part #'s 5, 6). The bottom section displays the warnings against sailing and assembling near overhead t wires and power lines. Before raising the mast, check again that you are in a safe area and always this warning. Insertremember the top section of the mast into the W bottom section, making sure the tab on the rib fits securely into the notch at the opening, as shown in Figure 4. Fig.
(Figure 9). Place the sail in the cockpit and connect the zipper by wrapping the luff sleeve around the mast. Fold the webbing around to th~.velcro@~tt~chmeD.tp()int(Figure 10). t. . Fig.9 Fig. 10 Make sure the halyard is on the inside of the luff sleeve.Now hoist the sail by pulling down on the halyard and closing the zipper simultaneously. When the sail is fully raised, close the Velcro@ cover webbing and cleat off as shown (Figure 11). . " ! ,~ Oc ~ t, " J:~'" , Fig.
IV. Boom Assembly V. Outhaul, Downhaul and Vang Assembly use, yet it is one of the most advanceddesigns available on a sailboat of this size. To connect the boom, slide the end where the hole is onto Locate the outhaul line (part #18) and the downhaul line (part #20). Attach them to the padeyeson the deck (part #2), using a bowline of the sail in one hand and the outhaul "S" hook in the other, and hook into the grommet you use.
VI. Mainsheet Assembly Locate mainsheet(part #16).Take one end of the mainsheet and tie it to the small block hanging at the rear of the boomwith a bowline (Figure 18). Run the free end through the large block of the traveler block set and then back up to and through the .small block hanging at the rear of the boom. r » Fig. 16 Fig. 18 Now run the free end of the mainsheet forward along the boom. Run the line through the ~ ~ .
VII. Rudder and DaggerboardSpecial - - . . Notes To attach the rudder assembly (part #15) to the boat, align the pins on the rudder with the fittings (~art ~30) on the transom. Make sure Using the Kick-up Rudder The kick-up rudder on the HOLDER@ 12 permits the rudder to do all of the hard work by t~at the tiller IS placed ~nderneath the tr~ve.ler lIne. Make sure the clIp ?n th,e upper fIttmg using the over-center cam principle.
~ .. "'?- VIII. Basic Sailing: Righting . . '. Safe a!1dsaneguldehne.sfor the begInner,an easy review for the experIenced. . If you tip over, stay with the boat (it won't sink and is easy to right).) It's not necessary, but the boat is easier to right when the mast is positioned to point into the wind. Releasethe The first hurdle. When getting in the HOLDER@12, step to the middle of the boat. the hiking strap. Push the centerboard with your knees or feet.
1: ~~ IX. Trailering B. Appearance In addition to following all the instructions included with your trailer and obeying the relevant state laws concerning trailering boats, several safety tips should be included in your normal routine to assure the safe passageof your HOLDER@12. It's very easy to keepyour new HOLDER@12 fresh-looking.Just follow these minor steps. Before starting on your way with the boat on the trailer, make sure that the boat is securely strapped/tied down.
Knots to Use .. *., FIGURE 8 KNOT AT END OF LINE DDUBLEHITCHKNOT FIGURE8 KNOT 1. BOWLINEKNOT ~ 2. ""' 1~---~ r :::-- HALYARO KNOT -"" :.:A4 I \~/ T CLEATING OFFA LINE Basic Sailing ~ THIS AREACANNOTBE SAILED ~ q Cia Iff "'ift' BEAMREACH ~ ~~«., ~\\ /"v~\.\\~\;. v.\;.~ V ?j V t't()~~ WINDl<~~ 8£8£.4C/(~()' BEAMREACH p> ;. .; , WIND FALLINGOFF [ W ~ COMING ABOU \ .9~ ~ ~~ 'tJ-?() .
Remember Watch for overhead wires whenever you are sailing, launching, or trailering with the mast up. The mast sticks up there a long way and shock or death could result if it comes in contact with overhead wires. So look up when moving the boat around or even stePPing the mast, and give any wires a wide berth. I~)!DER by HOBIE CA7: ACI8company P.o.
