RIGGING / SAILS
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RIGGING / SAILS
n 3.3 Running rigging
The mainsail, jib and staysail sheets, the topping lift, the reefing lines,
the mainsail and spinnaker halyards, the control lines for the main
traveller are led back to the manoeuvre station.
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SHEET WINCHES AND MANOEUVRE WINCHES (MANUAL OR ELECTRIC)
(OPTIONAL EXTRA)
The circuit breakers for the electric winches are located under the aft
port side cabin berth.
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RECOMMENDATION
Have at least 3 turns on the winch.
Electrical winches generate an extremely powerful
force and you should use them with much care.
Never force when you find a jamming point.
When using the winches, keep your hands away.
After use, shut the switch covers.
WARNING
Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove
the winches and put them back.
Improper refitting may result in accidents (for
example: kick of the crank handle).
n 3.4 Sails
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STANDARD MAINSAIL
To hoist the standard mainsail:
- Point your boat into wind with engine in gear.
- Make sure that the mainsheet is eased off and the reefs are free.
- Open the jammer.
- Hoist the sail being careful for the battens not to get jammed in the
lazy-jacks.
- Make fast the halyard with the jammer.
- Trim the mainsail according to the wind and sea conditions.
To lower the standard mainsail:
- Haul up.
- Tighten the topping lift.
- Slacken off the halyard, lower the mainsail then furl it.
- Tighten the sheet.
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REEFING A SAIL
On each reef, you will also find a stopper on the leech and on the
tack.
- Move the mainsail closer to the eye of the wind, using the wheel or
the traveller.
- Check the main sheet.
- Pick up the lift again.
- Slip the halyard .
- Tighten the tack pendant of the reef concerned till the lowest
possible point, then close the jammer.
- Repeat the same maneuver with the reef tack stopper.
- Hoist the mainsail home and shut the locker.
- Slip the lift.
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