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#3156 MAST STEPPER III
12) Tension winch to hold mast in the upright position. Attach the
bridle wires to the furler drum.
This system will allow you to complete the mast wire tensioning
at this point. If the boats wires are properly tensioned before the
mast was lowered, the tension will be restored at this time. If not,
refer to the boat manual for proper rig tensioning using the shroud
adjustments.
Remove the pole system for sailing.
Stepping the mast down requires reversing the instructions.
Cautions:
The boat must be held in position on the trailer so the winch line, when tensioned, does not pull the
boat forward. Hobie Cat kit# 37650300 Bow Brace is designed to attach to the mast stand and hold the boat
in position via two "V" blocks resting against the bow spreader.
Figure 12
