2.3 Sails
2.3-1 Sail Attachment
The mainsail luff has plastic slugs which are inserted into the track on the after
side of the mast. After the sail slugs are inserted in the track, close the gate and
install the cotter pin. Insert plastic slugs at foot of main into boom sail track.
Diagram A – Illustrates an Adjustable Outhaul System (9 Meter only)
A single block with a becket is attached to the boom end. The outhaul line is
attached to the becket and led through the clew grommet, then back through the
single block. This establishes a stronger and tighter outhaul with less effort.
The adjustable outhaul should be utilized in trimming the foot of the sail.
Intrepid 35 Outhaul System:
The Intrepid 35 has a four-part internal outhaul system installed at the factory. To
service or maintain the system both a 3/8” bolt through the boom and the outhaul
casting must be removed.
Diagram B – Illustrates and Adjustable Boom Topping Lift (9 Meter only)
A 1/4” bolt is run through the eyesplice attaching the topping lift to the aft portion
of the masthead. The topping lift adjuster is knotted or spliced to the boom end
and run through the single block which is spliced at the end of the topping lift.
Leading back to a cheek block on the starboard side of the boom, it adjusts the
boom to your desired height and cleats fast on the starboard side of the boom.
Intrepid 35 Topping Lift:
The Intrepid 35 topping lift system is similar to the Intrepid 9 Meter except that
the becket block is attached to the topping lift and both a single block and a check
block are attached to the boom giving greater mechanical advantage.
2.3-2 Reefing Mainsail
“Jiffy Reefing” is used on Intrepid Yachts. Remember: IF YOU ARE
THINKING ABOUT WHETHER OR NOT TO REEF, IT’S TIME TO DO IT.
Being over –canvassed is hard on crew and boat, potentially dangerous, and will
not make the boat go any faster.
“Jiffy Reefing” is the more traditional method of shortening sail. You do not
have to raise the main to its full height on the mast to properly reef, but it is
somewhat easier if you do as it keeps the sail out of your way.
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