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Fig. 5.1.b
5 Rigging
The Furlex system is best transported and rigged together with the mast.
5.1 Fitting the Furlex on a stepped mast
1. Slacken the backstay as much as possible, but make sure that any rigging screw is not unscrewed
so far that the threads are no longer visible ”on the inside”.
2. Pull the masthead forward using the genoa halyard. Secure the halyard using a ”D” shackle or tie it
to a strong deck fitting. Do not use the halyard snap shackle for safety reasons.
Fig. 5.1.c
3. Tie a strong, flexible line around the luff extrusion.
Make two clove hitches, the upper approx.1 m
from the top, taping over the knots so that they
cannot slide.
4. Hoist the stay using a spare halyard.
5. ”Go aloft” and attach the top end of the Furlex
system to the forestay attachment. Always use a
proper bosun’s chair. If there are no free headsail
halyards use the main halyard. For further
information, see Seldén Mast AB’s ”Hints and
Advice” on ”Working aloft” or contact your
Furlex dealer.
Fig. 5.1.a
6. Attach the stay to the headbox and then to lower bearing assembly. The split pin
for the clevis pin should be opened by ~ 20°. It will then retain its shape
on dismantling, enabling it to be used again.
For further information, see Seldén Mast AB’s ”Hints and Advice” or contact your Furlex dealer.
Before disconnecting the forestay from the lower bearing assembly, the
rig must first be secured by a halyard as a substitute for the forestay.
Always use a strong ”D”-shackle or tie the halyard.
