Lagoon 42, User Manual

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RIGGING / SAILS
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Sails
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STANDARD MAINSAIL
To hoist the standard mainsail:
- Point your boat into wind with engine in gear.
- Make sure that the mainsheet is eased off and the reefs are free.
- Open the jammer.
- Hoist the sail being careful for the battens not to get jammed in the
lazy-jacks.
- Make fast the halyard with the jammer.
- Trim the mainsail according to the wind and sea conditions.
To lower the standard mainsail:
- Haul up.
- Tighten the topping lift.
- Slacken off the halyard, lower the mainsail then furl it.
- Tighten the sheet.
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SHORTENING THE SAILS
Automatic reefing system:
- Move into the wind.
- Release the tension on the downhaul.
- Ease off the mainsail a bit.
- Ease off the mainsail halyard.
- Take up the reef tack line.
- Tension the mainsail halyard.
- Set the mainsail.
- Tension the downhaul if necessary.
During automatic reefing, the mainsail halyard must not be dropped
too far (risk of incorrect pulley positioning).
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SHEET WINCHES AND MANOEUVRE WINCHES (MANUAL OR ELECTRIC)
(OPTIONAL EXTRA)
The circuit breakers for the electric winches are located in the
starboard passageway cupboard.
LAGOON 42
RECOMMENDATION
Have at least 3 turns on the winch.
Electrical winches generate an extremely powerful
force and you should use them with much care.
Never force when you find a jamming point.
When using the winches, keep your hands away.
After use, shut the switch covers.
WARNING
Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions to remove
the winches and put them back.
Improper refitting may result in accidents (for
example: kick of the crank handle).