Melges 14 - Step 6: Stepping the Mast

THE MELGES 14 : STEP 6
STEPPING THE MAST
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If you have purchased a Dolly you should assemble the dolly
using the directions included with the dolly.
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Set the boat on the dolly and position the bow into the wind.
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Make sure there is no sand or dirt in the mast step socket
or on the mast base bearings. Any debris can damage the gelcoat.
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Make sure there are no power lines or electrical wires
near by or above.
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Remove the sail from the bag and lay out on the grass
or a smooth surface.
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Slide the upper mast section into the lower mast section.
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Slide the mast into the sail luff sleeve starting at the tack
of the sail. Align the gooseneck of the mast with the foot of the sail.
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Ensure that the top of the sail seats in the plug in the top
of the mast.
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Step the mast from the top to the bottom, hand over hand
until the mast is vertical, keeping your hand spread apart for
better support. Ensure that you slide the mast into the deck
socket straight down. Try not to let the mast tilt over to the
side half way into the socket or you could risk damaging the
socket of the boat. Also, slide the mast in carefully and
do not drop it down or you could damage the mast socket.
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