stitching the trampolines within 5-7 years and replacing them within 10-12 years
from purchase.
STEPPING THE MAST:
When stepping the mast, if possible and preferably one float should be folded
out, as it provides more working space and more clearance (slack) to fit the side
stays.
You can best fold one side up against the dock, which is the most popular
procedure, so the boat is closer to the dock and the mast crane, for stepping the
mast.
NEVER step the mast with both floats folded, as it is extremely difficult (basically
not possible) to fit the side stays and rigging, as everything is just too tight. One
float has to minimum be folded halfway out to fit the side stays.
Remember to secure the rigging bolts in the side stays with Cleves pins and
secure also with rigging tape.
Remember to install the backstay lines and blocks before you motor away from
the dock and set these backstay lines just easily by hand only, to avoid the mast
and rigging to move in the top from side to side.
FORESTAY AND SIDESTAYS:
Forestay and side stays are mounted in the same fitting on the upper part of the
mast, where the four upper diamond stays are fixed. Each side stay and -forestay
is mounted with a 14 mm special Quick-Link supplied by Quorning Boats, that
must be tightened very hard with a wrench and best to be secured with normal
Loctite glue for better safety.
To assist in mounting the forestay, there is a special plier to hold the head foil up
on the forestay cable, so you have better control when installing the forestay.
We strongly recommend getting professional assistance to step and/or to take
down the mast, as the rigging can be compared with the rigging from a 45 to 50
feet yacht. Also, for your personal safety.
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