4.1-1
Halyards - (Refer to appropriate block; running rigging lists)
The main, spinnaker and jib halyards run inside the mast on
the cat sloop. Staysail halyards are external on the cat ketch
and schooner rigs. Ribbon tape messengers have been installed
to facilitate pulling the halyards through.
Flag halyards are provided for each spar. These run through
small mast head padeyes.
Pre-Rig Masts
All halyards, running backstays, and lazy jacks should be
rigged before hoisting the spars. All shackle pins should be
tightened with pliers, wired shut, and taped for extra security.
A sail luff slide should be slid up and down the luff track and
lubricated with a silicone based lubricant to insure that it is
free of dents, burrs and dirt.
Prior to hoisting a spar, slide the aluminum mast collar
up the mast and tie it under the gooseneck. It is important
that the collar is placed on the mast right side up prior to
stepping. Assure that the mast collar does not bang against
the mast causing damage.
All wiring for masthead wind indicators, antennas, and lights
should be installed prior to hoisting the spars. If antennas and
wind instrument sending units are installed prior to stepping the
mast great caution should be taken to avoid damaging them while
hoisting mast.
Hoisting Spar
Because Freedom spars lack hardware to which to attach a
lifting line, hoisting the spar must be done by a skilled rigger.
One procedure is to pass a lifting line twice loosely around the
spar, to which a crane hook may be attached. Tie the free end
of the line with a bow line back around the standing part of the
(Consult Diagram)
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