Boat Refurbishment
Pitfalls when building - see Boat Refurbishment-Ron
Light Build - Bill
How to keep the boat build to the lightest weight allowed (2040 grams) see building a light Victoria- Bill
Rigging
Examples of setting up sheets on Victoria - Simon Bell
https://youtu.be/z3CyM7WrBgU
Water Tank
Club Boat - Victoria Yacht 1 Plum "Rules for use"
KIT
Battery charger (+ timer so charge can be timed)
Reset RC tab -attached to stand
Battery charger for controller batteries
Stand – Signs state “Victoria members only"
Rudder key
Storage – to be stored in club office
RULES
Can be used by any Victoria group member for published events / races
May need to be booked and name added to club calendar for that event
Can be used by a club member wishing to try it before joining group – but only under group member supervision
It should not be a member’s regular boat
PRE RACING
Full check of boat (prior to use) / battery check / Controller shows battery life
Controls to be explained to any new user
Power lead gently fixed to receiver (bit fiddly as it is fixed to cabin roof)
Boat sealed – including bow drain hole plug / rear facing sheet and rudder control openings
Full check of Radio controls before use
POST RACING
Boat must be washed /drained/dried after use
Rudder to be removed, cleaned, oiled and refitted
Boat battery to be disconnected and put on charge using timer provided ()THIS may be replaced with an automatic charge and then
drop to a trickle charge NX 84)
Boat to be returned to Club office
By order of Management