CS36T Owner’s Manual
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operator. Position one person at the foot of the mast to take the weight off the foot as the spar
is lifted. The second person should stand by to hold the genoa furling drum (if applicable) and
clear also any rigging as the mast is lifted.
16.
When lifting the mast, keep the foot of the spar pointed toward the base of the crane to keep
the mast from swinging into the crane
NEVER POSITION ANYONE DIRECTLY BELOW A SUSPENDED MAST.
17.
When the crane is in the lowering position, pass the foot of the mast over to the second person
on deck. Raise the mast to an almost vertical position and carefully lower the mast through the
mast collar, ensuring all electrical wiring precedes the entry of the mast.
18.
Check to make sure the teak trim collar has been removed from the main cabin head liner.
Check aloft the mast is not hitting or fouling the crane arm.
19.
With the foot of the spar through the mast collar, untie the bundle of standing rigging and clear
each piece away from the crane lifting cable.
KEEP AWAY HANDS, ARMS AND FEET DIRECTLY BELOW THE SPAR AS IT IS LOWERED INTO THE BOAT.
20.
When mast is resting on step, attach the forestay, backstay, port and starboard main shrouds.
Place rubbing ring around the spar at the collar and fasten mast step collar cover to deck.
21.
Now lower the crane lifting cable to allow the sling and hook to be lowered and- released, taking
care that the sling and hook do not damage the steaming light on the mast. It may be necessary
to retrieve the sling by sending someone aloft in a bosun 's chair.
22.
Connect the lower and intermediate shrouds and snug-up all turnbuckles by hand. Replace all
cotter pins into the clevis pins. To prevent damage to sails, insert all clevis pins with heads
forward or outboard and tape over the bent cotter pins.
23.
Release the bundle of running rigging and lead to the appropriate blocks and winches. Connect
all antennae and wind instrument wires and test.
