Amel Super Maramu 2000, Owner'S Manual

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thread the dehooker (head at the top) in the middle groove,
- hoist the halyard until 20 cm (3 in) of the swivel, take a turn, slacken the tack’s
rope,
- luff up until reaching wind abeam. The ballooner will fold up above the deck,
- cast off 5 or 6 m (20 ft) of the sheet or more if the wind is stronger,
- hoist the dehooker thoroughly,
- there is a little snap in the hands,
- pull down the ballooner to haul in,
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put it back in place in the front starboard locker,
Pict. 48 – Putting the ballooner in the front starboard locker
- bring the ballooner’s halyard back with his dehooker,
- don’t furl the jib BEFORE having the dehooker.
To remove the twin pole system, do the same in the reverse order : first slacken the toping
lift. Be careful when bringing back the pole pulling on the red rope, because it may come
suddenly. You can check the lengths using the black strings on the rope.
CAUTION ! The twin pole system, during working, must
never bump somebody or any equipment. It is absolutely
necessary to takes precautions for using them safety for
the safety of the people and the equipment.