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Important
When almost folded
• Lift trampoline so it does not interfere between the nylon roller on the ama and
the underside of the wing.
• Also, the outhaul wire and the stainless block in the trampoline must not get in
between the underside of the wing and ama deck.
Once the boat is folded the trampoline can be left under the catwalk and the wings
where they naturally fold.
6. Once folded secure the ama with the small aluminum pole. (the mini spinnaker pole
brace) in the same pad eyes as the big spinnaker pole. (If you are in a hurry to fold the
boat do not worry about these until later when you have more time.)
7. When the folding procedure is done, lock the double-halyard stopper again before
releasing the downhaul form the winch. This line supports the forward part of the ama.
Once this is complete, pull the swing-wing control lines back down under the cockpit
coaming for out-of-the-way storage. Set both backstays set by hand.
8. Folding out is the same procedure, just reverse.
• Release the small spinnaker pole brace.
• Release the backstays.
• Release the double-halyard stopper in the cockpit coaming.
• Wrap swing-wing lines from the cockpit coaming marked OUT around the winch
and crank out.
• If the ama does not come out by itself then just push it with a foot while there is
tension on the outhaul line on the winch.
**NOTE**
If there is still unreasonable tension on the winch while swinging in or out STOP!
There’s something wrong! Go through the checklist.
NEVER force the Swing Wing process if you feel a lot of resistance. Retrace your
steps instead.
9. Prepare early when returning to harbor.
To fold the boat quickly, prepare the swing-wing IN line on the winch on both sides and
remove the big spinnaker pole brace. This way when you are ready to enter the
marina, all you have to do is release the double-halyard stopper and fold quickly.
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