7) The mast stand with winch must be about a foot forward of the bow spreader bar. This insures that the pole
will not contact the mast stand when it swings forward to raise the mast.
The winch MUST NOT pull the pole
out away from the mast. If the winch is used without the small block attached to the spreader or mast stand,
the winch needs to be positioned below the bow spreader and in a direct line with the forestay when the mast
is upright. Add the provided turning block in this position on the mast stand
or to the bow spreader itself to accomplish the same required line angle.
The trailer winch must have a line that can be passed through the Harken
082 bullet block. (Mast upright position shown in figure 7)
If the block and line are used, loop around the center of the bow spreader
directly below the furler position.
8) Attach the winch line to the stepper pole.
The winch line attaches to the double loop of
line around the pole that extends forward of the
stainless eye strap. Must attach to both line loops. This double loop is tethered to
the eye strap to keep it from sliding off the end of the pole during stepping.
9) Attach the bottom of the furler drum to the
pole's eye strap using one of the provided
shackles (Figure 9).
10) You now have the pole upright and
connected to the winch line, forestay and
two side-to-side bridles. Check all lines
and knots. Check the halyard to be sure
it is hoisted and cleated securely to hold
the left-right swing prevention bridles
snug (Figure 10).
11) Caution: Confirm that there are no
overhead wires or obstructions above
the boat that will cause danger during
the stepping process. Using the winch,
hoist the mast to the vertical position.
Watch the mast for left-right swing. Adjust
lines if necessary. Never stand behind the
boat and under the mast while stepping.
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#3156 MAST STEPPER III
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