Melges 14 - Step 2: Assemble the Boom

THE MELGES 14 : STEP 2
ASSEMBLE THE BOOM
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Attach the 16mm swivel to the forward bottom eyestrap
on the boom.
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Using the long loop attach 1- 40mm T2 block to the center
boom, making sure the loop goes through the black eyestrap.
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Attach 1-40mm T2 block to the bottom black eyestrap
at the aft end of the boom using the supplied loop.
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Using the loop supplied with the mid boom T2 block attach
it to the aft block per photo and zip tie it onto the block.
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Tie the aft spectra line onto the top black eyestrap
at the aft end of the boom using a bowline knot.
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Lead the aft spectra line through the clew hook block
(keep the hook on the starboard side), back through the aft
eyestrap and forward. On the front end of this spectra line tie
on an 18mm T2 block.
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Tie the front spectra line to the bottom eyestrap at the front
end of the boom, lead it aft through the 18mm block on the front
end of the aft spectra, forward through the 18mm swivel block
at the front end of the boom and then tie on the end of this line
an 18mm T2 block.
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NOTE: When rigging for the Mid-range sail or Youth Range
ensure that you use the longer 3mm X 2M spectra line.
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