EP RTR Sailboat Owners Manual Specifications Length (Hull): 24 in (610mm) Height (Mast): 36.5 in (927mm) Beam: 6.25 in (158.75mm) Radio: Pro Boat 2-channel 27MHz AM Motor: 380-size The Pro Boat® Endeavor™ comes with the fiberglass hull built and painted and the RC equipment installed. All that’s left is rigging the sails. The two-piece mast makes disassembly and transport quick and easy. There is no better way to start enjoying the fun and excitement of RC sailing than with the Endeavor.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Pro Boat® Endeavor™ EP ready-to-run sailboat. This craft has been designed to provide many hours of scale sailing pleasure, without the long hours of assembly usually associated with a model RC sailboat. The Endeavor EP can leisurely be completed in less than an hour. No Building! The Endeavor EP comes almost completely assembled. Its durable molded fiberglass hull has been prepainted for your convenience. You will only need to finish rigging the sails.
Section 1 – Inspection Carefully remove the boat, boat stand and radio transmitter from the box. Inspect the boat and make certain that no damage is present. If any damage is found, please contact the Pro Boat retailer where the model was purchased. Section 2 – Rigging Installation 1. Assemble the boat stand as shown and use a wood glue or CA hobby glue to bond the pieces together. Place the hull on the stand. 3. Slide the mast assembly into the fitting on the top of the hull. 2.
Section 2 – Rigging Installation 5. Locate the main sail boom. Slide the screw through the eyelet and use a Phillips screwdriver to secure the end of the boom. Do not over tighten as the sail boom will move as the sails are adjusted. Apply a drop of threadlock on the nut and thread it onto the screw from the bottom of the boom mount. 6. Locate the end of the main sail marked "G". Pass the line tied to the main sail through the hole in the rear end of the main sail boom.
Section 2 – Rigging Installation 8. Carefully unwrap the top, side rigging lines. 10. Open the rigging clip and attach it to the eye plate marked "C, D." Close the wire clip. 11. Carefully unwrap the mid-line rigging marked "D." 9. Insert the side rigging line into the outer hole in the spreader as shown. 12. Open the rigging clip and attach it to the eye plate marked "D." Close the wire clip. Note: The spreader has a small notch in the outer hole.
Section 2 – Rigging Installation 13. Locate the jib sail boom. The end of the jib boom with the cleat should be on the top and nearest the front of the boat. Pass the rigging line from the front of the jib sail into the hole on the end of the boom. 15. Repeat Step 17 for the other end of the jib sail. Hint: The jib boom will be parallel to the bottom of the jib sail once Steps 17 and 18 are complete. 16. Carefully unwrap the bow rigging cable marked "A.
Section 3 – Main Sail Luft Ring Installation 1. Locate one main sail luft ring. Open the ring and insert the small loop of the ring through the eyelet in the main sail. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the remaining luft rings. The rigging for the main and jib booms are shown in the photos below. 2. Snap the luft ring around the main mast.
Section 4 – Adjusting the Rigging Cables 1. Locate the jib stay on rigging lines "C" and "D" on either side of the boat. Pull up carefully on the jib stay to adjust the tension so there is no slack in the line. Work slowly and adjust both lines so the main mast is completely vertical. 2. Adjust the jib stay on the rigging line at the bow "A" and stern "B" of the boat. Tension the rigging lines so the mast is perpendicular (square) to the hull of the boat.
Section 6 – Checking the Radio System Turn on the radio system and test it to make certain it is functioning correctly. First, turn on the transmitter. Next, turn on the switch that controls the receiver. • Moving the right stick of your transmitter will control the rudder. To turn to the right, simply move the stick to the right, and the rudder should also move to the right. Do the opposite to turn left. • Moving the left stick of the transmitter will control the sails.
Section 7 – Sailing Tips The following will help you get started in sailing. Follow the instructions and understand it takes some practice to become an accomplished yachtsman. Do not sail if the winds are too strong. Best results will occur with winds between 5 and 12 mph.
Section 7 – Sailing Tips WIND Wind Abeam Sails: Each at a position of 45° Rudder: In center position Quarter Lee Sails: Letting both out a little more Rudder: To the left Bearing Away Sails: Let both out so as not to shiver Rudder: To the left STARBOARD TACK Tacking Sails: Port Tack—Close-Hauled Sails: Keeping pulled in Rudder: To be held at the center as long as the sails do not shiver Starboard Tack—Running Sails: Letting both out to their maximum position Rudder: In center position Tacking Sails: R
Section 8 – Performance Tips After you have finished rigging the sails, it will be helpful to trim the sails in order to optimize the performance of your boat. It is often necessary to briefly sail the Endeavor in order to see how the sails need to be trimmed. This section covers hints and tips for trimming your Endeavor for the best performance. Remember to take your time to optimize your sailing pleasure. 2.
Section 8 – Performance Tips 3. With the radio system on, move the left stick of your transmitter "down" to close the sails. The sails should close, with the jib sail being tighter than the main sail. There should be some slack left in the sail rigging when the sail gimbal moves the sails in. There should also be enough movement to turn on the motor switch when the trim adjustment is moved to the lower fully trimmed position. 4.
Plastic Parts Spreader Masthead Crane Cleat Rigging Line Grommet Eye Plate Boom Plug Mast Holder Gooseneck Boom Pivot Mast Joiner Jib Stay 14
Basic Glossary Beam Reach Sailing at approximately 90 degrees to the wind source with the wind coming from abeam. Port The left side of the boat (when facing forward). Rudder Vertical plate attached at the stern, controlling the movements of the boat. Beating Sailing toward the wind source or against the wind with the sails pulled in all the way, tacking as you go, to reach a destination upwind. Starboard The right side of the boat (when facing forward).
Diagram of Sailboat Rigging 49.25 in [1250mm] 42.5 in [1080mm] 65.35 in [1660mm] 42.5 in [1080mm] 19.68 in [500mm] 9.84 in [250mm] 22.
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