OWNERS MANUAL
OWNERS MANUAL MXNE 2 T mxNEXT - OWNERS MANUAL MXNE T CONTENTS 1.Notice 2.Introduction 3.Safety First 4.Design Features 5.Rigging Your mxNext 6.Handling Your mxNext 7.Care and Maintenance 8.Warranty mxNEXT - OWNERS MANUAL 3 MXNE T NOTICE International MX Composites has developed this manual with the intent to produce a useful guide to using your mxNext sailboat. All statements, technical information and recommendations in this manual are believed to be reliable, but the accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed nor warranted. The mxNext sailboat sold to you is subject to limited warranties set out in the warranty section of this manual. International MX Composites reserves the right to make changes to the mxNext design and specifications at any time without notice. Therefore some features of your boat may differ slightly from the ones described in this manual. COPYRIGHT © 2014 International MX Composites All rights reserved. mxNext is a registered trademark of International MX Composites 4 mxNEXT - OWNERS MANUAL MXNE T INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the mxNext. The mxNext is the latest generation of high-performance single-handed skiffs aimed at those sailors who are seeking a fun, fast sailing experience With the mxNext you have chosen to join a totally new concept that brings high-speed “skiff” sailing to the individual sailor. The boats innovative features make it possible for a single person to handle both the main and asymmetrical spinnaker while sailing at speeds of up to 25 knots. The mxNext was designed not just as a fast boat - she is also relatively simple to sail and approachable for people of most levels of sailing ability. This manual explains the mxNext’s design features and provides you with the basic knowledge of how to rig, handle and care for your boat. If after reading this manual you have further questions, please contact your local dealer or International MX Composites directly. Dealers are listed on the mxNext website where you will also find the latest mxNext news. You can contact us at: MARK LE BLANC International MX Composites mark@mx-Next.com www.mx-Next.com 1 (978) 320 9435 Welcome and enjoy sailing your mxNext. mxNEXT - OWNERS MANUAL 5 MXNE T SAFETY FIRST SAFETY TIPS • Every time you sail, be alert to the power of nature and the elements. Any body of water, even a small pond, may be dangerous if you do not treat it with respect. • Know your own limits. The mxNext is a high performance boat and requires a certain level of knowledge and skill to handle. Carefully read this manual and get acquainted with all of the boat’s systems on shore before taking her out on the water. • Plan for emergency conditions. The weather can change very rapidly and even if it’s a nice sunny day when you start out, take appropriate precautions. Carefully read the section “Emergency Procedures” of this manual and find time to practice these procedures so you’ll know what to do and stay cool in case of a real emergency. • Always wear your life jacket while sailing. • Always carry a small paddle on the boat. • The safest way to learn how to sail the mxNext is by going out on the water with sailors from your local Yacht Club who can provide assistance if necessary. If you go sailing alone, always inform someone else where you will be sailing and what time you plan to come back to shore. • Get familiar with your mxNext gradually. Start in a light wind in a wellprotected area and go through all the routine maneuvers: tacking, jibing, spinnaker hoisting and dousing, etc. Try to capsize the boat few times to develop the skill of righting her. • Secure yourself properly to the boat. During hiking or rapid acceleration keep your feet under the hiking strap. Wear non-slip dinghy boots. It is also a good idea to wear kneepads. 6 mxNEXT - OWNERS MANUAL MXNE T SAFETY FIRST SAFETY TIPS • If you fall overboard, hold on to the mainsheet or other lines. Try to avoid holding on to the tiller, especially if the boat is moving at a high speed, as this may break the tiller or rudder or both. • Make sure that the boat and all the systems are in working order and do not show signs of excessive wear and tear. Periodically check all hardware and running rigging and replace parts if necessary. • Periodically open the inspection port and check for large amounts of water that might indicate a leak. It is normal for a small amount of water to accumulate inside the hull - just be sure you drain the boat completely through the transom drain plug every time you go sailing. If a serious hull leak develops, immediately stop using the boat and contact your local dealer or International MX Composites. • Check that the inspection port and drain plug are always closed tight before leaving the shore. • The hull is constructed with closed cell foam that provides 1,000lbs (453kg) of buoyancy so there is no danger of your boat sinking. • The mxNext hull, mast and boom are made of carbon fiber, which is an excellent conductor of electricity. Rigging or sailing your boat near electrical lines or during a storm with lightening could be extremely dangerous. • Contact your local dealer or mxNext representative if you have any questions about safe mxNext sailing. By putting safety first, and always knowing your limits, you will ensure that you have a great and troublefree time sailing your mxNext mxNEXT - OWNERS MANUAL 7 MXNE 8 T mxNEXT - OWNERS MANUAL MXNE T 4 DESIGN FEATURES mxNEXT - OWNERS MANUAL 9 MXNE T DESIGN FEATURES CONCEPT The mxNext was developed as the latest generation of high-performance single-handed skiffs sailed with a combination of mainsail and spinnaker, an idea that was started two decades ago with the highly successful mxRay. Both the mxRay and the mxNext were designed and developed by Vlad Murnikov whose innovative approach to sailboat design continues to change the way we view fast sailboats. The design goal was to create a boat that would be challenging and exhilarating for the most experienced sailors, yet relatively simple and safe enough for less experienced sailors. The result is a boat that is approachable for most levels of experience. As long as you know the basics of sailing and never overestimate your abilities, the mxNext can provide you with one of the most invigorating sailing experiences you will find anywhere. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS LOA - 4.35 meters BMAX - 2.0 meters Hull Weight - 41kg Sail Area Mainsail - 10.2 sq meters Gennaker - 10.2 sq meters Suggested Crew Weight 70 - 85kg. SAIL PLAN While sailing upwind, the mxNext uses an efficient square-top mainsail with full length that can be adjusted to a wide range of shapes by using the vang, cunningham/downhaul and outhaul. The primary mainsail fibers are Technora and the sail is made of a clear membrane which you can see through to see other boats and obstacles that might be in your way. The asymmetrical spinnaker has a long luff for more power and a large 10 mxNEXT - OWNERS MANUAL MXNE T DESIGN FEATURES SAIL PLAN (CONTD.) head area that keeps it stable even in a light breeze. It’s easily deployed using a reverse 3:1 purchase which requires only a 5-foot pull to set the spinnaker. The tack line is connected to the halyard so the same pull that raises the spinnaker also pulls the tack out to the bow of the boat. To lower the spinnaker you simply uncleat the halyard, pull the retrieval line and the sail folds up for easy storage in the spinnaker sock. The retrieval line is led through a lower patch on the sail and attached to the upper patch. When the retrieval line is pulled the spinnaker folds up in three portions and stows neatly inside the spinnaker sock. Only the three corners are left outside the sock, ready for the next hoist. HULL SHAPE The hull shape is a development of the mxRay as well as SpeedDream, a new innovative design concept that relies on efficiency over power for high performance. The mxNext hull is very sleek and narrow on the waterline. This is part of the secret of the boat’s speed. A narrow waterline reduces wetted surface which in turn reduces drag translating into speed. The cross sections of the hull are fairly deep and rounded forward, gradually shifting to an elliptical shape that gets flatter as you move aft. This is a perfect planing hull. The aft-swept wave piercing bow slices effortlessly through waves at any point of sail. There is plenty of reserve buoyancy in the forward hull sections so that if you surf down a wave and the bow starts to become submerged, the buoyancy immediately kicks in and lifts the bow right out of the water. There is almost zero chance of pitchpoling. The elegant hiking wings are there to allow you to get your weight as far outboard as possible. They are also ergonomically designed so that you can hike comfortably for long periods of time. The principal control lines; the mainsheet, vang and cunningham are all within easy reach of a full-hiking position. mxNEXT - OWNERS MANUAL 11 MXNE 12 T mxNEXT - OWNERS MANUAL MXNE T 5 RIGGING YOUR mxNEXT mxNEXT - OWNERS MANUAL 13 MXNE T RIGGING YOUR mxNEXT RIGGING YOUR mxNEXT The mxNext comes with most of the hardware and equipment already installed. You just need to go through a few easy steps to get your boat ready for sailing. Put your mxNext in a place that is exposed to minimal wind and point the bow into the wind. Later on you will be able to easily rig the boat in any condition, but it is important to start out slow and in good weather conditions. HIKING STRAP AFT ATTACHMENT HIKING STRAP FORWARD ATTACHMENT 14 516 mxNEXT mxNEXT- OWNERS - OWNERSMANUAL MANUAL MXNE T HIKING STRAPS Start by installing the hiking straps. At the forward end the hiking straps are lashed to mast bridge. At the aft end they are attached to athwartship lines mounted on the transom. This keeps the hiking straps raised off the deck so that you can easily get your feet under them. The exact placement where you attach the strap at the aft end will depend on your size and sailing style. Play around with different locations until you find the most comfortable place. MAST AND MAINSAIL Assemble the two-piece carbon mast making sure that the joint is completely together. Lay out the mainsail and insert the battens into the batten pockets starting from the leech, tapered end first. Each batten is numbered with the number one batten inserted in the top pocket. The sail comes with cambers for each batten. You will notice on the luff of the sail that there are short zippers adjacent to each batten pocket. Insert the camber into the luff pocket and then install the batten making sure that the tapered batten tip slides all the way into the camber. Failure to do so will lead to improper sail rotation and MAST CAMBER INSIDE ZIPPER BATTEN TENSIONING SYSTEM mxNEXT - OWNERS MANUAL 15 MXNE T RIGGING RIGGING YOUR YOUR mxNEXT mxNEXT MAST AND MAINSAIL (CONTD.) battens breaking. Tension battens snugly until all wrinkles along the pocket disappear. It is not necessary to adjust the batten tension after the initial rigging unless additional wrinkles appear. Slide the mast into the luff sock on the mainsail. After the mast is halfway inserted, it helps to move up the luff and bunch the sail onto the mast by pulling from the top down. Then move to the base of the mast and pull the bunched portion down. The cambers do not require special rigging. The mast slides by them as you are installing the sail. The cambers automatically cradle the mast once it’s rigged. Once the sail is on the mast you will need to add the spinnaker halyard block. roughly 30 inches down from the top you will see a small opening in the luff sock. You need to use the small bullet block that is supplied. Using the line that is attached to the block tie a clove hitch around the mast. Tighten the hitch and then add a second clove hitch. Tighten and finish with an overhand knot snug up against the last hitch. Because the mast is tapered the clove hitches and halyard block will not slide down once you hoist the spinnaker. At this point with the mast laying alongside the boat you can install the spinnaker halyard or if you prefer you can heel the boat on it’s side later and install it at that point. With the boat pointing into the wind step your mast. Make sure that there is not any sand or other material in the mast socket as it will hinder the rotation of your mast when you are tacking or gybing. As you raise the mast you can use the mast bridge to steady the base of the mast. Once the mast is inserted and without a boom attached, your boat is quite safe if the wind picks up. 16 mxNEXT mxNEXT- OWNERS - OWNERSMANUAL MANUAL MXNE T RIGGING YOUR mxNEXT CUNNINGHAM/DOWNHAUL The Cunningham or downhaul consists of two (2) components: a line that is attached to a grommet that is located inside the mainsail sleeve, and a block and tackle system that is led to cleats on either side of the boat. First attach the lower end of the block and tackle to a metal bracket located at the base of the mast. The lower end consists of a double cheek block and two single blocks. Attach all three with the double in the middle. The lines that exit through the single blocks are led directly to the upper cleat located on the wings. The line through the port sheeve goes to the port cleat and the other goes to the starboard cleat. This allows you make adjustments to cunningham tension while hiking out. It’s a good idea to tie “figure-8” knots in each end of the cunningham line so that it can’t come undone. Tie the single piece of line to the grommet on the sail and then attach it to the becket on the top of the three blocks that forms the upper part of the block and tackle system. You can add some tension to the sail to take the wrinkles out of the luff. This is a good time to make sure that all the battens are neatly in their cambers and have sufficient tension. BOOM The inboard end of the boom has a shaft into which you slide the gooseneck. Before you attach the boom to the mast you need to pass the outboard end through a loop that is attached to the clew of the mainsail. Slide the boom through the loop and then attach the forward end to the gooseneck. You will see a line on the outboard end of the boom going through a cleat located on the top of the boom. This is your outhaul. Pass it through the small block attached to the top of the boom and tie to the clew of the sail. Tension the outhaul and cleat it off. Note: At this point you are more vulnerable if the wind comes up, but it’s only when you have attached the mainsheet that you may have a problem. mxNEXT - OWNERS MANUAL 17 MXNE T RIGGING YOUR mxNEXT VANG The Vang also consists of two (2) components and is rigged similarly to the cunningham. There is a short length of line that attaches to a piece of webbing that is fastened to the boom. As with the cunningham it’s then attached to the becket on the top of the the three cheek blocks that form part of the vang block and tackle system. The lower end is rigged aft of the cunningham system in a similar fashion with each line led to the lower cleat on the wings. Remember to tie “figure-8” knots in each end. CUNNINGHAM BOOM VANG MAINSHEET 18 5 mxNEXT mxNEXT- OWNERS - OWNERSMANUAL MANUAL MXNE T RIGGING YOUR mxNEXT VANG/CUNNINGHAM BRACKET AT THE BASE OF MAST BOOM VANG CUNNINGHAM mxNEXT - OWNERS MANUAL 19 MXNE T RIGGING YOUR mxNEXT MAINSHEET RATCHET BLOCK MAINSHEET Attach the two upper blocks to the webbing on the boom using the shackle that comes with the system. Then attach the lower end to a bracket that is located just in front of the ratchet block and cleat. Finally lead the tail through the ratchet block and cleat and tie a figure-8 knot in the end. SPINNAKER The spinnaker retrieval sock will come installed on the boat when you receive it. You will need to install the spinnaker and attach the lines. There are three lines; the tack line, the halyard and the retrieval line. Attach the tack - The tack line is led forward and comes out of a small hole on the bow of the boat. Attach it to the tack of the spinnaker. Attach the sheet - Tie the single continuous spinnaker sheet to the clew of the sail and then run it aft through the small block located on the side of the boat amidships. The sheet then is led across the boat to the small block on the opposite side and then around the front of the mast to the clew. 20 mxNEXT mxNEXT- OWNERS - OWNERSMANUAL MANUAL MXNE T RIGGING YOUR mxNEXT SPINNAKER (CONTD.) Attach the retrieval line - The retrieval line is led through a hole in the aft end of the spinnaker sock and goes through the lower hole located in a patch in the middle of the spinnaker. You need to be very precise with these next instructions as it will make dousing the spinnaker work properly. After you have fed the retrieval line through the lower hole you need to tie a “figure-8” knot in the retrieval line. This knot needs to be exactly xx inches from the end of the line. Then pass the line thought the hole in the upper patch and tie a “figure 8” knot so that it can’t come back out of the hole. This way when you pull the retrieval line, the lower knot is pushing the lower patch and the upper knot is pushing the upper patch, separating them. The spinnaker will slide into the sock more evenly and smoothly without jamming. Attach the halyard - If you did not already feed the halyard through the block on the mast you need to either capsize your boat or take the mast out again and run the spinnaker halyard through the block. It then goes to a series of turning blocks located at the base of the mast forward of the mast. These blocks serve as the reverse purchase allowing you to douse the spinnaker with one short pull of the halyard. The reverse purchase system is then attached to a line that is led through a channel aft to a cleat on the starboard side of the boat. Let’s try it hoisting and dousing the spinnaker. To pull the spinnaker down, first release the halyard from the cleat, then pull the retrieval line through the sock until the spinnaker is completely inside. Only the three corners will stick out ready for the next hoist. Next try to hoist the sail. When sailing you will straddle the halyard cleat and with a swift pull raise the sail. The reverse purchase means that the full length of the halyard will raise the sail while at the same time it will pull the tack out to the bow of the boat. Try setting and dousing the sail a few times to get used to how it works. mxNEXT - OWNERS MANUAL 21 MXNE T RIGGING YOUR YOUR mxNEXT mxNEXT RIGGING HOIST LINE SPINNAKER HALYARD TACK LINE THROUGH CHANNEL TO BOW Reverse purchase for hoisting the spinnaker. Pink line is the spinnaker halyard. Blue line is the tack line and thicker red line is the hoist line. The hoist line pulls the middle block as well as the tack line. The spinnaker gets hoisted and the tack gets pulled out to the bow of the boat in the same movement. 22 mxNEXT mxNEXT- OWNERS - OWNERSMANUAL MANUAL MXNE T RIGGING YOUR mxNEXT RUDDER You can install the rudder before you launch the boat. There is a bungee that keep the rudder in the up position. Lower the rudder over the pintals on the back of the boat and make sure that the metal lock clicks into place so that they rudder does not come out should you capsize. To remove the rudder push the plate in and lift up the rudder. KICK-UP RUDDER RUDDER DOWN CONTROL LINE CENTERBOARD Wait until you have launched the boat before installing the centerboard. You will need to get the boat situated and the boom on the correct side of the boat before you put in the centerboard. If you try and do this too early you will end up with the vang getting hung up on the board and causing all kinds of issues. SETTING SAIL As you prepare to set sail make sure that all your lines are free and ready to run. Have the tiller and mainsheet in hand and climb on board moving quickly to the middle of the boat. If you have not already done so pull the line that lowers the rudder and cleat it off. Lower the centerboard and slowly sheet in the mainsail moving your weight to compensate for any heel. mxNEXT - OWNERS MANUAL 23 MXNE 24 T RIGGING YOUR mxNEXT mxNEXT mxNEXT- OWNERS - OWNERSMANUAL MANUAL MXNE T 6 HANDLING YOUR mxNEXT mxNEXT - OWNERS MANUAL 25 MXNE T RIGGING YOUR HANDLING YOURmxNEXT mxNEXT TRANSPORTING The mxNext is an easy boat to transport - either by trailer or on top of your car. The mxNext hull creates minimal wind resistance and because the boat is very light most standard roof racks can be used for car-topping, but be sure to check the roof rack’s specifications for loading capacity. Always place the boat bow forward and properly secure it so that it can’t move in any direction. Small trailers with fore-and-aft running pads are also a convenient way to transport the boat. The cradles should be padded with carpet and match the hull shape of the boat. A small beach dolly makes it very convenient to move the boat around and launch her. You may order a dolly either from your local dealer or directly from International MX Composites. FIRST SAIL Before you take your mxNext on the water for first time, be sure that you are familiar with the boat and her systems have read this manual carefully and are ready to take control of the situation. Also be sure to be wearing your lifejacket. Even if you are an experienced sailor, the mxNext will provide you with a new kind of sailing experience. She is quite different from any other boat, so take your time and get used to her gradually. For the first sail choose a day with a steady, light wind (five to seven knots is good) and start in a well-protected area with smooth water. You may initially find the boat a bit tippy. This is because of the narrow waterline. As soon as the mxNext starts moving, the boat becomes more stable. Hike gently at first to get used to the feel of the boat and be aware that when hiking your weight will be quite far outboard. If the wind suddenly drops you need to quickly move back to the center of the boat to avoid capsizing to windward. 26 mxNEXT mxNEXT- OWNERS - OWNERSMANUAL MANUAL MXNE T HANDLING YOUR mxNEXT CAPSIZING AND RIGHTING The mxNext a high performance boat with ample power, so capsizes can and probably will happen. The good part is that the boat is very easy to right. During a capsize, the leeward wing resists going into the water thereby slowing down the capsize. This gives you some extra time to either recover the boat or get ready for a swim. We are not talking about a lot of time here - just a few seconds - but in many cases that’s all you need to take action. Even if you do capsize you won’t necessarily go for a swim - in fact most mxNext capsizes are “dry.” If you feel that despite all your efforts the boat is still going over, move further to the edge of the wing, let the boat come upwind, and then step on the daggerboard. When capsized, the mxNext floats on the narrow edge and it will take only push on the daggerboard for her to start rolling back. Quickly climb back into the cockpit, sheet the mainsail on and you are off again. If you fall into the water while righting, it is easier to climb back onboard through the transom. mxNEXT - OWNERS MANUAL 27 MXNE T RIGGING YOUR HANDLING YOURmxNEXT mxNEXT CAPSIZING AND RIGHTING (CONTD.) If you capsize while sailing downwind, you will need to douse the spinnaker and get it back into the sock before you start to right the boat. This is simple to do; just operate calmly and pull on the retrieval line. If you do not get rid of the spinnaker there is a good chance that you’ll get knocked down again as soon as the spinnaker begins to fill with wind. SAILING UPWIND AND TACKING While sailing upwind, the mxNext handles similar to any cat-rigged, small boat. She is light and doesn’t have a lot of inertia to power through the chop. The wave piercing bow really does help but still the fastest way to sail upwind is to bear off a little and sail slightly lower, but with much higher speed. This way you will maintain better VMG (Velocity Made Good) than if you had tried to stay close to the wind. If the water is relatively flat, you could bring the boat onto a plane to increase your speed even more. It is crucial to maintain proper longitudinal trim of your mxNext. In very light air, move well forward of the daggerboard and closer to the centerline to avoid capsizing to windward when the wind dies off. As the wind and boat speeds increase you should start gradually moving aft and hiking further outboard. With a bit of practice you will find your ideal position for different wind and wave conditions. The general rule is to keep the waterline as long as possible, keep the bow knuckle at least one inch into the water and maintain a nice exit flow off the transom. The mxNext is equipped with a Cunningham/downhaul, vang and outhaul. They are the tools you need to adjust the mainsail shape to suit the varying wind conditions. By pulling on the downhaul, you can flatten the sail, move the draft forward and to some extent, bend the top of the mast. By applying the vang you can further bend the mast which in turn flattens the sai. It also tightens the leech so apply the vang carefully. Too much vang will also result in increased mast pressure, which will restrict its free rotation and will make tacking more 28 mxNEXT mxNEXT- OWNERS - OWNERSMANUAL MANUAL MXNE T HANDLING YOUR mxNEXT SAILING UPWIND AND TACKING (CONTD.) difficult. You might even stall the boat. The best way to flatten your mainsail is with a proper combination of downhaul, vang and outhaul trim, which will be developed as you practice sailing. To make a good, quick tack you need to have sufficient speed. Bear off a little if necessary, ease the mainsheet and accelerate. In choppy conditions find the calmest area between waves for your tack. Check that the vang is not over-tightened and ease it slightly if needed. This will ease the leech, helping you gain speed faster after the tack and preventing the boat from stalling. If you stall the boat in heavy winds, it may be challenging to start moving again. You need to lift the daggerboard a little and ease the vang considerably to let the boat bear off the wind. Then lower the daggerboard, trim the mainsheet and vang as necessary and sail your course. Remember that moving aft on the boat during the tack is like applying the brakes at a time when you need maximum speed. so try to be as far forward during the tack as conditions allow. BEARING AWAY Bearing away in a fresh wind can be challenging as the mxNext tends to accelerate quickly. This sudden increase in speed takes some time to get used to. As the speed increases, you need to move aft as quickly as possible. Bear off gradually - especially when you first start learning how to sail the mxNext. This way, the speed increases at a slower rate and you have more time to do everything right. Ease the vang so the main leech opens - the sail will twist and spill extra air out the top. After you hoist the spinnaker and set your course, adjust the vang as necessary. Another important reason to ease the vang is to reduce pressure on the mast so that it will rotate more freely. mxNEXT - OWNERS MANUAL 29 MXNE T RIGGING YOUR HANDLING YOURmxNEXT mxNEXT SPINNAKER HOISTING/DOUSING Before hoisting the spinnaker, make sure that all lines are free. In particular, check that the retrieval line is not tangled anywhere. Bear off downwind so the spinnaker will be blanketed behind the mainsail and will not catch the wind and open before it is completely hoisted. Because the halyard has a reverse purchase of 3:1, it requires only a pull of approximately 5-feet. During the hoist, your best position is close to the centerline on the windward side of the boat (so you are ready to hike) with the tiller jammed under your armpit, leaving both hands free. When the spinnaker is all the way up, let the boat come up a little to increase the apparent wind. Fill the spinnaker and trim the main sheet and spinnaker sheet as necessary. For convenience, the spinnaker sheet is a continuous line. To douse the spinnaker, you need to bear off so that the main will blanket the spinnaker. Then ease the spinnaker sheet and take the slack out of the retrieval line. Take the halyard out of the cleat and pull the retrieval line until the spinnaker slides completely into the spinnaker sock. SAILING DOWNWIND AND GYBING It is all about apparent wind when you sail off the wind. Bring the boat up as the wind diminishes and bear off in gusts to maintain maximum apparent wind and keep the mxNext on the plane. By playing with the spinnaker sheet, you can effectively steer the boat by applying less rudder and thereby reducing the boat’s resistance. Remember that the daggerboard needs to be pulled up when sailing off the wind. The faster you go, the less daggerboard you need. Be sure that you don’t lift it too high so that you restrict the movement of the boom. To gybe, bear off until you are practically on a downwind course, ease the main slightly all the while maintaining the maximum speed. Cross through the wind line. After the main goes to other side, hold the boat dead downwind 30 5 mxNEXT mxNEXT- OWNERS - OWNERSMANUAL MANUAL MXNE T HANDLING YOUR mxNEXT SAILING DOWNWIND AND GYBING (CONTD.) for a moment and move to the new windward side. Take in the slack of the spinnaker sheet during this move and then gradually start to bring the boat up toward the wind and trim the main. The entire move should be fast and smooth. mxNEXT - OWNERS MANUAL 31 MXNE 32 T RIGGING YOUR mxNEXT mxNEXT mxNEXT- OWNERS - OWNERSMANUAL MANUAL MXNE T 7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE mxNEXT - OWNERS MANUAL 33 MXNE T RIGGING YOUR mxNEXT CARE & MAINTENANCE HULL AND APPENDAGES mxNext sailboats are constructed to be as strong as possible, yet lightweight to meet the performance needs. The hull and deck are built separately each of them on molds. Layers of resin-infused carbon fiber are laid in a precise manner to meet the engineering requirements of the design. Sandwiched between the layers of carbon is a closed cell foam there to provide stiffness as well as bouyancy in the event the hull is damaged while out sailing. The molds, with the materials, are then baked in an autoclave for eight hours. This kind of construction provides the best stiffness and strength-to-weight ratio and is strong and durable, but it can be damaged more easily than traditional, heavier, solid laminate. Keep your boat clean. Rinse off sand, dirt and salt with fresh water. Be sure to clean the mast well to assure free rotation of the mast. Wash the boat periodically and remove stains with a soft brush or sponge, fresh water and soap or detergent. Do not use an abrasive cleanser. Minor scratches can be removed by careful wet sanding and polishing the area. Wetsand the surface first with 400-grade sandpaper, then with 800-grade, then buff and polish the sanded area. Deeper scratches or cracks should be repaired as soon as possible. The job is simple. If you have some experience you can do it yourself using a fiberglass repair kit which can be purchased in most marine stores. Or consult your local mxNext dealer or International MX Composites representative. Always dry the boat before storage. Open the transom drain plug and drain the hull with the bow placed high up to get all the water out. If you store the boat inside or under a shelter, leave the drain plug and inspection port open to allow free air circulation. Keep the boat away from direct sunlight. You may want to invest in a boat cover if your boat will be stored outside for long periods of time. A good idea is to apply a couple coats of wax to a clean dry hull. This will reduce sun fade and make later cleaning easier. The rudder blade and daggerboard are made of carbon and require the same general care and maintenance as the hull. Fill in dents, gouges and 34 mxNEXT mxNEXT- OWNERS - OWNERSMANUAL MANUAL MXNE T CARE & MAINTENANCE HULL AND APPENDAGES (CONTD.) scratches as soon as you find them. Wetsand the surface first with 400-grade sandpaper, then with 800-grade, then buff and polish the sanded area. Two layers of wax, applied periodically, will keep your blades smooth and shiny all the time. HARDWARE The best possible maintenance program for the blocks, cleats and other hardware is to keep them clean and as free from salt as possible. If you sail in salt water, always rinse the boat and all the fittings thoroughly with fresh water after sailing and before salt crystals can form. Salt is abrasive and will wear down the ball bearings and other surfaces. Salt also accelerates general corrosion - so keep it away from the boat. Do not lubricate the hardware with liquid lubricant. Oil will attract and retain small particles, sand or dust and this mix soon becomes an efficient grinding paste. Fresh water, and a lot of it, is the best protection. SAILS Both the mxNext mainsail and spinnaker are made from the best materials for the job, cut by computer and built to the highest quality standards. With proper care they will last a long time and will provide you with many hours of great sailing. Wash your sails with fresh water after each time you go sailing and dry them before putting them into the sail bag. Don’t store sails while they are wet. For prolonged storage, remove the battens or at a minimum reduce batten tension and then roll the main loosely and put it in the bag away from sunlight and dust. Inspect sails periodically and do all repairs as soon as they are needed, no matter how minor and unimportant the damage seems. Prevention is much safer and less expensive than a serious repair that may result because of delay. mxNEXT - OWNERS MANUAL 35 MXNE 36 T RIGGING YOUR mxNEXT mxNEXT mxNEXT- OWNERS - OWNERSMANUAL MANUAL MXNE T 8 LIMITED WARRANTY mxNEXT - OWNERS MANUAL 37 MXNE T RIGGING mxNEXT LIMITEDYOUR WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY International MX Composites warrants to the original retail purchaser of a new unused mxNext (the “Purchaser”) that such mxNext shall be free of any defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year after the date of purchase, if used under normal, non-commercial operating conditions in accordance with the mxNext Owner’s Manual. This warranty does not cover the following: (a) equipment and accessories not factory installed; (b) non—structural (cosmetic) defects such as bubbles or hairline cracks in the paint (outer surface); (c) mxNext’s used for commercial purposes (i.e., rental, demonstrator, etc); (d) mxNext’s used other than in accordance with the mxNext Owner’s Manual; (e) abuse caused through poor technique, poor judgement or improper selection of wind and water conditions; or (i) any mxNext. Should any materials or workmanship prove defective during the warranty period, International MX Composites will, at its option, repair or replace said defect at no cost to the Purchaser, or International MX Composites may, at its option, offer a full or partial refund to the Purchaser. This remedy is the Purchaser’s SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY under the contract of sale. IN NO EVENT SHALL INTERNATIONAL MX COMPOSITES BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE SALE OF THE mxNEXT, INCLUDING CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROVIDED THAT THE PURCHASER’S RIGHTS UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. 38 mxNEXT mxNEXT- OWNERS - OWNERSMANUAL MANUAL MXNE T LIMITED WARRANTY All claims by the Purchaser pursuant to this limited warranty shall be made prior to the expiration of the warranty period, either by: (a) presenting the defective mxNext or part for examination at an authorized mxNext dealer; or (b) submitting a claim in writing to International MX Composites at the address indicated below, including a description of the defective materials or workmanship, together with photographs or other evidence to support the claim. All claims must be submitted with proof of purchase. mxNext will determine if claims are covered by this warranty and will notify the Purchaser in writing, together with instructions on how to proceed. All warranty work must be performed by International MX Composites or an authorized mxNext dealer/repair center. The Purchaser is responsible for shipment of goods returned to International MX Composites or an mxNext dealer/repair center for repair or replacement. To assure coverage under this limited warranty, the Purchaser must follow the use and care instructions provided in the mxNext Owner’s Manual and the warranty card must be filled out and returned to International MX Composites. International MX Composites mark@mx-Next.com www.mx-Next.com 1 (978) 320 9435 mxNEXT - OWNERS MANUAL 39 International MX Composites mark@mx-Next.com www.mx-Next.com 1 (978) 320 9435
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