The
jib halyard with the brummel hooks
connected
together
is
lead
up
through the ring, through the short
pigtail thimble
and
back down through
the
ring. Tie
both ends loosely
near
the
base of
the
mast.
Main halyard
15 & 18:
The
main halyard ring (ring with loop
welded on)
is
attached to
the
main halyard
by
tieing the
halyard through
the
welded loop with a small, compact
bowline. Attach the twisted shackle
onto
the ring.
Attach the main halyard ring
and
other
end
of main
halyard
near
the base of the mast to help
keep
it
out
of
the way while raising the mast. •
16: Main halyard has already
been
installed
under
"masthead"
section.
RAISING THE MAST
This
photo
shows the mast
step
and
hinge.
Store
hinge
components
as shown when
not
in use.
Hint:
you
may wish to use the split ring from
the
forestay turnbuckle
on
the
aft pin as
it
is
easier to
install.
Before raising the mast the boat should
be
on
steady, level ground. If the surface
is
not level, point
the bows downhill. Lengthen the forestay turnbuckle
so
that only
3/4"
of
each
threaded
stud
is
into
the
barrel. Remove
the
clevis pin. Note that
the
shackle pin
takes
the
place of the pin supplied with the turnbuckle.
Uncoil
and
straighten
out
shrouds, forestay,
and
trapeze wires allowing them to
hang
over
the tiller
crossbar to the ground. Walk
the
mast back until
the
base
is
just behind
the
mast
step
on
front crossbar.
Secure
the
hinge to
the
mast base using the pin
prOVided. Attach cotter rings to both
ends
of hinge pin
to prevent
it
from falling
out
while raising mast.
Before lifting the mast, make
sure
wires
will
not
catch
on
rudders
or
other
obstructions
and
that
forestay
is
clear
and
not
fouled with the shrouds.
CHECK FOR OVERHEAD WIRES BEFORE RAISING
MAST. A MAST WHICH COMES
IN
CONTACT
WITH ELECTRICAL POWERLINES CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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