Dehler 35 cws, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Fig 11. When the distance between the threaded
rods in the rigging screws is the same, then the
respective pair of shrouds is trimmed correctly.
The DEHLER Main-Drop-System
Battened Mainsail with integral canvas
sleeve and furling lines (lazy-jacks) for the
7/8
th
rig of the DEHLER 35 CWS.
Fully battened sails were first used
successfully on yachts many years ago,
and have now been revived thanks to the
development of new types of sailcloth.
The new cut of the battened Mainsail offers
the
perfect combination of Mainsail
trimability and ultimate ease of handling.
The full-length battens maintain the efficient
shape of the Mainsail and prolong its life,
preventing the sail from flogging noisily
when it is being set, stowed or reefed, and
thereby reducing strain on the material.
The sail battens ideally complement the
main-drop system with integral canvas
boom cover and lazy-jacks. Fixed to each
side of the boom is a strip of tough, durable
Vinyl fabric, which protects the stowed
Mainsail.
Once the zip has been unfastened, the
mainsail can be set. The strips on both
sides are held up by the lazy-jacks. When
the sail is being stowed, it drops down onto
the boom into the cover, guided by the lazy-
jacks. A quick straightening of the sail, then
close the zip and the sail is stowed.
If the Mainsail is to be out of use for any
length of time, cover it at the mast with the
extra canvas cover.
When moored up, ensure that the boom
slopes downward sufficiently aft enough to
allow rainwater to drain easily.
TIP
When lowering or hoisting the Mainsail,
make sure that the boat is lying exactly
head to wind.
TIP
Spray the mainsail slides
occasionally with a lubricant. This
will make it considerably easier to
hoist the mainsail.
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