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ASSEMBLING THE TOP END STOP
- The top end stop should be assembled on the aluminium spar that has just been cut.
a) The second bearing is slotted into the top end stop
b) Slide the top end stop fully over the end of the spar
(IMPORTANT: refer to diagram below for positioning of the hole in the top end stop)
c) Drill a hole using a ∅4 mm drill
ASSEMBLING THE SPARS
- Dismount the forestay from the stemhead fitting
- Install the following on the forestay:
Top end stop
Bearing
The spar that you have cut and drilled
N°10 screw
PVC liner
N°10 screw
Halyard swivel (IMPORTANT: see drawing below for position of halyard swivel)