2. Assembly
Rigging
Locate the daggerboard shockcord (in the line bag) and attach each end
to the eyestraps that secure the forward end of the hiking straps. You
may have to raise the line bags to locate the eyestraps. Make sure your
knot is very tight; shockcord easily unties itself.
Assembling the mast
Th
e mast comes already rigged except for the spreaders, which are
taped to the mast. Remove all tape, and untie the halyards; secure
them loosely around the mast so they won’t be lost when stepping.
Before you install the spreaders, make sure the hoist end of the main
halyard (which comes off the aft side of the masthead sheave) is aft of
the spreader brackets and all other rigging is forward. Th
is will save
you a lot of aggravation later on. Locate the spreaders and pull the
clevis pins out of the spreader brackets.
Spreader installation
• Slide the end of each spreader with two holes into the brackets on
the mast, with the thin edge facing aft on the mast (toward the sail
track). Line up the holes, reinstall the two clevis pins, and reattach
the cotter rings.
• Remove the clevis pins in the outboard end of each spreader and pull
out the small clip. After locating the port upper shroud, slide the clip
onto it and back into the port spreader; then reinsert the clevis pin.
Repeat for the starboard upper/spreader.
• Double check there is no rigging running between the upper ends
of the shrouds and the spreaders. For extra security, tape around the
spreaders to keep the cotter rings from working loose.
Step mast
• Check there are no overhead wires in the area and make sure all
halyards are secured so they won’t be lost. Two people are
recommended to step the mast. Th
e taller person should place the mast
heel against a solid object, lift the top end, and walk toward the heel,
raising it hand over hand until the mast stands vertical.
• Rotate the mast until the track faces toward the stern of the boat.
Keep your hands a good distance apart while lifting the mast over the
step for added stability.
• Align the mast heel so that the groove fi ts over the middle pin in
the deck fi tting. Once the mast heel is in the step, the second person
should attach the shroud on the opposite side of the boat by removing
the bolt and nut from the bottom of the Staymaster and reassembling
it through the chain plate on the rail.
• Attach the second shroud the same way, then lean the mast forward
against the shrouds and tie off the headstay. If you will be using a
bowline, attach the headstay to the clevis pin just aft of the shackle
and tie the bowline into the shackle. Otherwise, tie the headstay
directly to the shackle. Tighten it just enough so the mast will not fall
over; the jib halyard will tension the rig for sailing.
Recommended shroud position:
Set the Staymaster shroud
adjuster at the 7 position by turning the adjusting nut as necessary,
then snapping the locking clip into place. Th
is is the light air position.
Use the 5 position for medium and 3 for heavy setting.”
Note:
Th
ese are general positions and should be adjusted based upon
your preferences.
Rig boom
Lay the boom on the deck so that the block closest to the end of the
boom is even with the traveler eye straps and the other end points
toward the bow. Remove the fast pin from the gooseneck and line up
the holes in the forward end of the boom with the gooseneck holes,
then reinsert the pin. Untape the outhaul tail from the boom if you
haven’t already done so.
Mainsheet and vang
• Th
e V15 mainsheet has a bridle spliced into one end that fastens to
the stern deck. Locate the thicker end and pass it forward through the
block on the end of the boom, through the black strap, through the
forward block, then down through the ratchet block in the cockpit in
the direction of the ratchet. Tie a stopper knot in the bitter end.
• Separate the thinner ends of the sheet to avoid twists. Attach the
ends of the sheet to the two eyestraps on the stern deck to form a
bridle, keeping their length even.
• Adjust bridle ends until the mainsheet splice is on centerline;
adjusting the length for diff erent wind conditions will help
improve performance. Remove twists in the bridle often
while sailing.
• Locate the vang (attached to the mast). Shackle the upper block
to the bail on the underside of the boom with the provided shackle.
Make sure the line is uncleated and has a stopper knot to ensure
it can not pull out.
Mainsail
After checking there are no sharp objects in the area, unroll the
mainsail near the boat and install the top batten, thin end fi rst.
Secure the velcro over the end. Locate the clew slug and slide it
into the aft end of the boom track. Fasten the tack to the inboard
end of the boom by removing the attached fast pin and reinstalling
it through the grommet. Check there are no twists in the foot
(lower edge).
Outhaul
• Tie a stopper knot in one end of the outhaul. Pass the other end
through the eyestrap on the port outboard end of the boom, through
the clew of the sail from port to starboard, back through the block on
the end of the boom, and forward to the cleat.
• After passing through the cleat lead the outhaul line through
the cheek block from top to bottom. Th
is allows the outhaul to be
adjusted from aft in the boat. Tie a stopper knot in the end to keep
it from unrigging itself.
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