LaserPerformance Z420, Rigging Manual

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3. Stepping the Mast
4. Rigging the Boom
Warning:
Make sure the bow of the boat is pointing into
the wind and that there are No Overhead Electrical Wires
in the Area!
1. Place the bottom of the mast against a solid
object, lift the top end, and walk toward the
bottom, raising it hand over hand until the
mast stands vertical. Rotate the mast until the
gooseneck points toward the stern. (figure 9)
2.Keep your hands a good distance apart and
angle the mast into the step from the side, then
lower the mast bottom onto the step. (figures 10
& 11)
3. Push the mast forward until it sits against
the partners: if the bottom of the mast is secure
the mast will stay in place leaning forward.
(figure 12)
4. Attach the headstay to the forward clevis pin
on the bow; then push the mast aft until the
headstay supports it and attach the shrouds.
They will not be very tight; the jib halyard will
tension them properly when sailing. (figures 13
& 14)
1. Lie the boom on the deck with the gooseneck
fitting forward. Pull the clevis pin out from the
mast fitting (figure 15) and line up the holes,
then insert the pin. (figure 16)
2. Place something under the aft end of the
boom to keep it from scratching the gelcoat
while you finish rigging.
figure 10
figure 16
figure 14
figure 9
figure 15
figure 13
figure 11 figure 12