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STANDING RIGGING
Your JEANNEAU dealer was responsible for stepping the mast of your boat.
To mast or unstep the mast yourself, proceed as follows:
BEFORE MAST INSTALLATION
- Protect the mast against possible chafing by the crane hook and cable.
- Tie down the shrouds and all the riggings to the base of the mast with a lashing long enough to
guide the mast heel when stepping the mast.
- Protect the spreader end fittings and the roller furler drum.
- Put a rope of about 1,50 m with an eye and thimble at both ends and covered with rags round the
mast. Place the rope under the second tier of spreaders. Link together both thimbles (that are ahead
of the mast) with a shackle large enough to receive the crane hook. Raise the whole till it is taut
under the spreader bases.
DURING MAST INSTALLATION
- Take the necessary steps to avoid damaging the mast head equipments.
- Use the backstay and lashing at the base of the mast to control the handling.
- Make sure the base of the mast integrally bears on its base plate.
DANGER
Before you lift the mast, make sure you have room that is clear enough
(Risk of electrocution when in contact or near electric cables).
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RIGGING AND SAILS