BENETEAU FIRST 35, Owner'S Manual

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Rigging and Sails
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R
UNNING RIGGING
M
AINTE NANCE
Lightly grease the sheave pins. Change any distorted or dented sheave. Inspect the pins of the sheaves at the top of the mast
once a year.
Regularly check the jam cleat jaws for condition.
Inspect the halyards for wear and condition.
Regularly clean the pulleys off (old grease, traces of rust) with clear water.
Slightly lubricate the block pins.
Avoid untimely gybing in order to reduce premature wear on the sheets, attachment points and the gooseneck.
W
INCHE S
O
PE RATION
Avoid rope jamming during winch handling. Do not leave loose ropes on the winches but fasten them on cleats (except on the
’’Self Tailing’’ winches).
S
AIL SE TTING
C
LASSICAL MAINSAIL
With the mainsail being on the deck:
- Screw the pins of the mast sliders for battens into their boxes.
- Slide in the battens through the leech.
- Screw the box cap until you get the required tension (the tightening screw shall not project beyond the sail).
- Do not forget the small locking screw.
- Put the mainsail into the lazy-bag.
- Set the boom ring in velcro about level with the clew.
- Fit the mainsail onto its slides, begin with the headboard and finish with the tack.
W
ARNING
-Refer to the manufacturer's instructions to
remove the winches and put them back.
-Improper refitting may result in accidents (e.g.
kick of the crank handle).