6.Rigging and Fitting e Boom
1. Clip the boom onto the mast above the black
collar. is will require a firm push.
2. Pass the clew tie down through the clew
outhaul twisted hook and around the aft/rear
end of the boom to form a captive loop with both
ends together using a reef knot.
3. Tie the clew outhaul line to the small plastic
fairlead on the aft/rear end of the boom using a
bowline. Pass the remaining loose end through
the eye of the clew outhaul twisted hook and
back through the plastic fairlead. is creates a
2:1 purchase cascade system as shown.
4. Pass the loose end forwards, through the cleat
in the mid section of the boom and around the
plastic fairlead mounted at the front of the boom.
5. Finally pass the loose end through one of the
sister clips (loose kit part) before tying a Figure
8 stopper knot in its end.
6. Take the long piece of shock cord and tie one end
through another one of the sister clips (loose kit
part) before tying a Figure 8 stopper knot in its
end.
7. Clip the two aforementioned sister clips together
to form the tidy up line for your clew outhaul.
8. Take the shock cords remaining loose end and
tie it through the clew outhaul twisted hook
using a small bowline loop.
Note: is slightly elaborate outhaul arrangement
creates a tidy and convenient endless system that
can remain rigged on the boom once initially setup
for your first sail.
9. Ensure the boat is point bow/front in to the
wind and connect the sail to the boom by
locating the clew hook into the clew eyelet at
the aft/rear corner of the sail.
10. Finally tension the clew out haul to the desired
amount and secure it in the cleat on the boom.
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