Nacra F18 Evolution, Assembly Manual

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• There should always be a pre-bend on the front
crossbar. This is been achieved by the tension on
the dolphinstriker.
• On new beams the tension on the dolphinstriker
must be reset after:
- 2 hours of sailing and
- 10 hours of sailing
• Reset without mast!
• During the season check the pre-bend regularly.
1.2 Front crossbar pre-bend
1. Release the tension on the nut located on top.
2. Release the tension on the nut located under the
crossbar.
3. Put grease on both nuts.
4. Measure 15mm from top side of the crossbar to
the bottom side of the upper nut.
5. Tension the nut underneath the crossbar until
both nuts are tightened.
Check pre-bend always without mast
mounted on.
Tools needed:
- Wrench 22mm
- Wrench 1/2
1.3 Trampoline
Tools needed:
- Long nose plier
1. Insert the trampoline plates from the outside
into the trampoline slot on the front. Do this on
the starboard and port side.
2. Insert the trampoline tie-rod into the slot on the
rear of the trampoline.
• Un-install the self tacking jib track from the front
crossbar.
Be aware that the pins have different
dimensions.