JIB HALYARD LENGTH
After setting the jib halyard at the correct rake measurement, check to see that you have
at least 10” of adjustment/ease. This amount is needed so that you will be able to square
your whisker pole aft and be fast on the run. If the rake measurement is too short, then
either replace the jib halyard or use a wire pennant to lengthen the jib halyard.
MAST PARTNER
The mast must be shimmed tight in the mast partners. With the boat on the trailer and the
rig loaded at its upwind pre-bend setting, remove the shims and measure the thickness
that is needed for both sides of the mast. Since the mast partner is rarely in the middle of
the boat, the shims will likely vary in thickness. It is critical that the mast be held in the
center of the boat, but not too tight to prevent the mast from bending.
When the jib is up and shims installed, pull the mast 1/2” (15mm) aft at the deck to make
the mast straight fore, aft, and sideways, and then sight up the backside of the mast to
make sure the shims are set right and the mast is straight side to side.
RIGGING
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