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freely than desired, the bolt that holds the rudder into the rudderhead may be
tightened to create more friction.
The rudder is installed onto the boat using 2 pintles. When installing the
rudder, be sure the stainless steel “keeper” pops into position just above the
lower pintle, holding the rudder in place in case of capsize. A line should
also be tied through the lower pintle fitting or the rudder head, then led to
the aft lifting eye and tied. This is to assure you do not lose the rudder if it
comes loose during a capsize.
The tiller is inserted into
the top of the rudderhead,
and held in place by a
cotter pin attached to the
rudderhead with a short
length of string, which
should be placed in the
hole in the tiller. The
hiking stick is inserted into
the bracket on the forward
end of the tiller. The
hiking stick can be
removed at the end of sailing for the day.
NOTE: To use a PIXEL lifting
bridle, place a hook through the
lowest hole in each shroud
chainplate being careful to feed
the hook from the inside of the
boat to the outside. The third hook
is fed from the inside to the
outside as well using the strap eye
just below the inspection port on
the aft pedestal. Always make
sure your bridle is clear aloft to
hoist the boat.
You are now ready to sail your PIXEL! Always wear your PFD and enjoy!
PIXEL Class Rules available at our website or JSA of LIS website.
We welcome your thoughts and comments. Please send them to us via our
website: www.sailpixel.com 6-06
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