line under load just on the jammer, release by taking the load off over the
winch and then open the halyard stopper and easy slowly and gently.
4) First, take the line marked “FOLD OUT” 2 or 3 turns around the electric
winch, pull just a bit and you can now easily open the double
stopper/jammer and release the line slowly, then you can change line, so
the “FOLD IN” line now is ready on the e-winch, make sure the barber
hauler line and maybe also Code-O sheet lines are free to flow, so these
don’t jam.
5) The float can now be winched in towards the center hull – make sure that
the Swing-Wing lines do not kink, and that the backstay line is ALWAYS
open and slack and can run freely.
6) The water stays and the trampoline "takes care" of themselves. The
trampoline will not get in touch with the water, so it is not necessary to
pull them up.
7) Immediately stop winching in the float when the float touches the center
hull under the wings. Make an indication on the folding lines to remember
this position. On new boats it is already indicated on the folding lines when
the hulls are completely folded in. But pull slowly in at the end, so you do
not overstress the folding lines and the block systems.
8) IMPORTANT – Now also close the double rope jammer again before you
take the Fold In line off the winch, otherwise the hull folds out again. Now
one side is fully folded in.
9) When both
floats are pulled in, pull the slack in the backstay lines tight
only by hand to take up the slack. Normally this is not necessary.
10) Again,
either the boat must face into the wind or even better go
downwind. Never position the boat with wind and waves from the side.
We can also recommend marking the Swing-Wing inhaul line when this is pulled
into the right IN position. This is done on new boats, but as lines are flexible, this
can be a bit incorrect and is only an indication.
We are often asked if you can have other boats/yachts tied up alongside in folded
position – the answer is normally yes, this ok – but max 3-4 boats of max 45 feet.
But only in protected areas like a closed harbour. If you have waves or often
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