RS Toura - 5.11 - Shrouds

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BEFORE PICKING UP THE MAST, CHECK THAT YOU ARE NOT IN THE
VICINITY OF OVERHEAD POWER CABLES
Attach the shroud to the middle of the
shroud adjuster plate with the clevis pin
and split ring provided.
In light winds use hole 2 or 3.
In strong winds use hole 4, 5 or 6.
Push the pin in from outboard towards
the centreline of the boat.
5.11 - Shrouds
Locate the mast foot in the mast step and lay the mast in the boat.
Before stepping the mast, familiarise yourself with how the “foot” (bottom end) of
themastwilltintothe“step”(ttedtotheboat).
a)
b)
c)
d)
Slip the neoprene boot up the
shroud, pointed end to the top.
Ifnotalreadytted,slidetheadjuster
plate onto the shroud eye bolt.
Wrap PVC electrician’s
tape around the split
rings for security, and
to avoid snagging. This
is particularly important
if you don’t have the
neoprene vernier covers.