6. Using a spare line (not included), tie this messenger line to
the de-cored end of the halyard external of the luff, this will
be used to raise the sail.
7. Unscrew both ends of the turnbuckle completely.
8. Pass the swage-end of
the headstay down
through the halyard top
fitting and the luff.
Using locking pliers,
hold the luff above the
threaded pin and screw
on the turnbuckle body.
9. Using your T-bolt, add additional washers to reduce the
clearance between the T-bolt and the bottom of the cup.
Note: T-bolt fitti
ngs are preferred, “i
-
bolt” fittings may not fit
10. Add the anti-rotation strap to the T-bolt and washers.
11. Place the T-bolt and the anti-rotation strap through the
bottom of the cup, then add the bearing (plastic or ball-
bearing) to the T-bolt on the inside of the cup.
12. Align the holes of the cup with the ant-rotation strap
depending on the set-up of your furling line and screw the
assembly together.
13. Slide the furling drum/spool onto the luff, lining up the
sail-feed slot with the tack anchor shackle. Ensure that the
thrust washer stays inside the bottom opening of the spool.
14. If mast is up, take the T-bolt assembly and screw into the
turnbuckle body, adjust to the correct length. Ensure that all
cotter pins are replaced in the turnbuckle.
15. Lower the spool/drum over the bearing then raise the luff
and insert the luff support pin with the cotter ring into the
spool.
Note:
DO NOT DRILL A HOLE THROUGH THE LUFF EXTRUSION
T
he luff rests on top of the luff support pin, not through it.
16. If mast is down, step the mast and attach headstay.
17. Adjust the backstay to normal
tension. If headstay needs adjusting,
remove the luff support pin and raise
the spool to adjust, afterwards
reinserting the luff support pin.
18. Use a furling line (not included) to
go through the opening in the cup
and up through the hole on the top
flange of the spool, tie a knot to
secure the line in place.
19. Manually rotate the spool/drum 20 times to wrap the
furling line around the spool.
20. Position the first fairlead or block (not included) so the
furling line exits the middle of the cup to avoid any friction.
To adjust where the opening of the cup is pointing, repeat
step 14 to get the correct alignment.
21. Place a cleat (not included) near the cockpit in an easily
accessible spot to tie off the furling line.
22. To trim the halyard for sails that are full hoist, ensure the
messenger line is attached then pull the halyard so the end
with the ferrule (FF4) or traveler (FF6) reaches the top of the
forestay at the halyard top fitting. Make your cut so the
halyard line will be just below the sail
feed slot.
23. For sails that are not full hoist,
estimate the distance between the
head of the sail and the top of the
forestay when the sail is raised.
(A in diagram)
24. Ensure the messenger line is
attached then pull the halyard so the
end with the ferrule (FF4) or traveler
(FF6) reaches the top of the forestay at
the halyard top fitting. Make your cut
so the halyard line will be just below
the sail feed slot, then add your
estimated measurement to this length,
now you can make your cut.
The following is for FF4 systems, FF6 systems follow 25.B)
25. A) For the FF4 line halyard, cut the end with scissors and
melt the end to prevent fraying.
A
