BENETEAU FIRST 35, Owner'S Manual

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Rigging and Sails
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F
URLING GE NOA
: F
ITTING
- Secure the head and halyard to the swivel. Secure the tack to the drum and sheets.
- Insert the bolt rope into the hole and hoist it and take care that you do not tear it.
- Have the halyard taut enough but hoist less taut than a sail on a normal stay. Hoist it until the horizontal creases
disappear (Adjust the tension of the luff after a few sea trips).
- Pull on the line from the cockpit to furl the genoa.
- Before getting under way take advantage of a windless period of time and hoist the genoa.
- Hand pre-roll the drum to set the furling line on it.
Pay attention to the drum winding direction: The sacrificial strip of the genoa shall be wrapped outside.
Never force it in case it seizes when you furl or unfurl the head sails. Make sure that no ropes are caught in the furler.
M
AINTE NANCE
- Regularly rinse the drum and swivel.
- Lubricate the bearings if recommended by the manufacturer.
- Unrig the sails if your boat is not to be used for long.
L
AZY
-
BAG
: F
ITTING
- Spread out the lazy-bag on the deck.
- Slide the battens in and close the batten pockets.
- Hank on the lazy-bag until you have the front part about level with the gooseneck.
- Fasten the lazy-bag to the tack with the strap provided.
- Stretch the lazy-bag from the back before you fasten the lazy-jacks.
- Put the mainsail into the lazy-bag.
P
IE CE OF ADVICE
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R
E COMME NDATION
-When you are not sailing, slacken the genoa
halyard.
-Install the lazy-bag before the mainsail.
-When the sail is unfurled, adjust the halyard
tightness.
-Too much tightness may cause furling
problems.
-After taking in a reef for the first time mark the
halyard position at the clutch (marker pen or
light stitched label)in order to be able to let out
the sheet with precision in subsequent
manoeuvres.
P
IE CE OF ADVICE
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R
E COMME NDATION
-Carry out the complete maintenance of the
winches regularly (before and during the sailing
season).
-Rinse the winches off regularly during the
season.