7. Rigging and Fitting the Boom
1
. Take the outhaul control line and tie a
double half hitch stopper knot in one end.
2
. Pass the untied end through:
a. Th
e starboard/right aft/rear boom end.
b. Th
e outhaul clew strap eye.
c. Th
e port/left aft rear boom end.
Th
is creates a 2:1 purchase cascade system
as shown. (fi gure 6)
3
. Pass the remaining loose end of the
outhaul control forward and through
the outhaul cleat on the top surface of
the boom. (fi gure 7)
4
. Continue forward this time passing the
loose end through the plastic fairlead at
the forward most top surface of the boom
before passing it aft/backward again.
(fi gure 8)
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6
fi gure
7
fi gure
8
5
. Tie the loose end of the outhaul control
line directly to one end of the outhaul bungee
as shown. (fi gure 9)
6
. Tie the remaining end of the outhaul bungee
directly back on to the outhaul clew strap eye as
shown. (fi gure 10)
Note:
Th
is slightly elaborate outhaul arrangement creates a
tidy and convenient endless system that can remain rigged on
the boom once initially setup for your fi rst sail.
Standard Bug Rig
7.
When using the Standard Bug sail the inboard
boom end gooseneck fi tting should be fi tted onto
the mast collar as shown. (fi gure 11)
Note:
Th
is ensures the mast is able to “freely rotate” thus
enabling the reefi ng option supported by the standard rig to
function. (It also raises the boom height to a less intrusive
level for the non race/performance sailor).
Bug Race Rig
8.
When using the Bug Race sail the inboard boom
end gooseneck fi tting should be fi tted onto the mast
collar as shown. (fi gure 12a)
Care should be taken to ensure the mast
collar spigot pin is successfully placed into the
recipient slot in the “mate” surface of the
inboard boom end gooseneck fi tting.
(fi gure 12b)
Note:
Th
is ensures the mast is NOT able to “freely rotate”
thus keeping the bent topmast in parallel with the boom to
maintain the best sail shape possible.
9.
Hook the mainsail clew on to the clew outhaul
hook. (fi gure 13)
fi gure
9
fi gure 10
fi gure 11
fi gure 12b
fi gure 12a
fi gure 13
