MOODY 336 MK1, Owner'S Manual

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Sails, spars & rigging
Spars and rig
Your yacht is fitted with a aluminium mast and boom which, given good
support, proper handling and caring routine should be remarkably
durable. Information on stepping the mast can be gained from the Kemp handbook
supplied with the yacht.
Standing
The standing rigging is the only support provided for the mast and it is vital that it
is adjusted and maintained correctly. In a seaway, if the rig is too slack, the mast
head or spreader area can build up movement thereby increasing the shock loading
on the stays. On the other hand, overtensioned rigging puts a higher total load on
the stays and can be just as damaging. The entire standing rigging is stainless steel
including all terminals, toggles, bottle screws and wire ropes. Some yachts are fitted
with a furling headsail system and an furling mainsail system. For further
information refer to and advice on rigging and tuning your Kemp
supplied with the yacht.
adjustment
Stainless steel rigging stretches and should therefore be regularly checked and
adjusted, particularly during the first season. It is recommended that reference be
made to the instructions given in and advice on rigging and tuning your Kemp
supplied with the yacht.