Corsair 28R, Sailing Manual

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If the mast raising pole tends to twist sideways this can be controlled by light
lines to the raising wire anchors as mentioned earlier.
(Mast on way up and being held from going sideways by raising wires.)
Check that socket in the rotating mast foot aligns correctly with the pivot ball on
the deck, as the mast nears the fully up position.
CAUTION
Winch operator should be careful to ensure that the trailer winch line lies evenly across
drum while mast is begin raised. With an offset bow roller, there can be a tendency for
incoming line to pile up on one side of the drum, to where it can suddenly slip off.
Monitor the float shrouds with rotating masts on initial rigging to ensure they do
not become too tight or catch on anything during raising. C28 (rotating mast)
have a high field lever system on the float decks that allow the shroud enough
slack for the mast to be fully raised when the float is folded, while preventing
any danger of the mast topping forward. The 750’s special folding geometry
allows this on its own.
The Cruze 970 mast is large and heavy, with high loads, and extra caution should
be taken to ensure it is not able to swing too far sideways. Never park in a cross
wind or sideways on a slope, unless extra help is available to steady mast.
11. Once the mast is fully up, connect forestay. At initial rigging mast rake should be
set to around 3° to 4°, which is 1° to 2° more than the rake of the aft edge of the
forward beams when viewed from the side. Once initial adjustment has been
done, the forestay turnbuckle does not need to be undone during normal rigging
or de-rigging, only the clevis pin is removed or inserted.