Tartan 3500 Owner’s Manual
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foot through the mast collar. Be careful not to let the masthead swing and hit the
crane arm. When lowering the mast through the collar, all mast electrical wiring
should precede the entry of the mast. Check aloft that the mast and crane are
not fouling. With the foot of the mast through the collar, untie the bundle of
standing rigging and clear each piece away from the crane lifting cable.
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Lower the mast through the collar, being careful not to scratch the mast as
it passes through the collar opening. A piece of carpet placed between the sides
of the mast and the collar will reduce the likelihood of scratching as the mast is
lowered to the step. With the weight of the spar on the step, attach the forestay,
backstay and both port and starboard upper shrouds. Position the wedges
around the mast at the collar to support it at this point. Lower the crane cable
sufficiently to allow the sling to be lowered and released, taking care that the
sling and hook does not damage the steaming light on the forward side of the
mast. It may be necessary to retrieve the sling by sending a person aloft in a
bosun’s chair. Attach the deck collar tie-down straps to the mast below deck.
Connect the lower shrouds and snug up all turnbuckles by hand. Replace all
cotter pins into the clevis pins. To prevent damage to sails, insert all clevis pins
with the heads forward or outboard, and tape over the bent cotter pins. Release
the bundle of running rigging and lead each line fairly to the appropriate blocks,
stoppers and winches. Connect the mast electrical wires and test each circuit.
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To un-step the spar, reverse the above procedure. Before removing the
spar for winter storage, make a diagram of the location of the running rigging and
the connections of the electrical wiring to serve as a guide when re-stepping the
mast. Mark the turnbuckle screws with black electrical tape to facilitate returning
to the same position on re-stepping. Do not use masking or filament tape on the
spar as it may harm the surface finish. Do not expose a spar wrapped in plastic
to direct sunlight.
14.0 LAYING UP FOR WINTER
14.1 Hauling
The proper placement of slings and supports is most important when hauling out.
Improper placement stresses the hull and may result in gelcoat fractures or other
damage. Slings should never be placed on the propeller shaft or strut. The
forward sling is to be placed in the area of the forward main bulkhead. To
prevent the slings coming into contact with the vinyl rub rail, the hull may be
padded with carpet, placed flat against the hull just below the cove line. Tie a
line between the slings fore and aft to prevent them from slipping.
14.2 Cradle Support
When hauling on a marine railway or placing the yacht in its storage cradle at
least 60% of the weight of the yacht should be on the keel. The hull supports
