ZS‑120 Black Marlon
[b]ZS-120 Black Marlon | Operating Manual[/b]
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Overview
The Black Marlon is a 124ft carbon‑composite offshore racing yacht built for extreme‑weather endurance, long‑range autonomy, and minimal‑crew operation.
Length
Beam
Draft
124 ft
50 ft
13 ft
Sail Areas:
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[*] Mainsail – 6,124 ft²
[*] Jib – 4,714 ft²
[*] Spinnaker – 7,254 ft²
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Registered with the [i]North Sawyer Royal Yacht Club[/i].
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Recommended Crew
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[*] Onboard Crew: 5
[*] In‑Port Crew: 2
[*] Support Crew: 3
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Roles include: Skipper, Engineer, Grinder, Deckhand.
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Sailing Operations
Crosswind Sailing
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[*] Raise the mainsail to establish drive.
[*] Deploy the jib to balance the bow.
[*] Set both sails to the same side based on wind direction.
[*] Adjust boom angle and Jib position until both sails catch wind.
[*] Shift ballast to the windward side to counter list.
[*] Maintain a steady heading with small helm corrections or autopilot.
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Downwind Sailing
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[*] Raise the spinnaker for maximum downwind power.
[*] Keep the mainsail and spinnaker on the same side of the vessel.
[*] Shift ballast aft to keep the bow light.
[*] If wind is slightly off‑center, move both sails to the opposite side of the wind.
[*] Hold a stable heading to avoid accidental gybes.
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Tacking Procedure
[b]Preparation[/b]
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[*] Move ballast to the new windward side.
[*] Shift the jib (and spinnaker if used) toward the inside of the turn.
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[b]Execution[/b]
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[*] Turn the bow firmly through the wind.
[*] Allow sails to lose power briefly as the bow crosses the wind.
[*] Once the wind shifts sides, move the mainsail to match the jib.
[*] Re‑trim sails and stabilize the vessel on the new course.
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Lowering Sails
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[*] Lower mainsail first to reduce most forward power.
[*] Lower spinnaker next if deployed.
[*] Lower jib last for bow control during slowdown.
[*] Center boom, center jib track, and secure all lines for storage.
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Engine & Battery Systems
[b]Azipods[/b]
Twin electric azipods for emergency propulsion and port maneuvering.
[b]Battery Banks[/b]
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[*] 2 Main Batteries (critical systems)
[*] 2 Reserve Batteries (lighting + emergency aids)
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[b]Power Generation[/b]
Manual grinding cranks can charge the batteries when the cabin breaker is enabled.
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[b][i]Built By @Aeronomical and @Ech0H0t3l for Zephyr Racing Team, do not reuse, do not redistribute.[/i][/b]
-[i]Thank you to Isotope256 for the beautiful displays.
[b]Works best with High Physics[/b]
[b]Must be spawned in via a modded workbench or the addon editor - I WILL NOT BE RESPONDING TO COMMENTS RELATED TO SPAWNING[/b]
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