Tartan 4000, Owner'S Manual, Page: 10 / 80

T4000 OM
Mast Stepping:
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Attach upper shrouds loosely.
þ Attach backstay, leave turnbuckle extended.
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Chock mast in partners. Refer to SPARTITE instruction for procedure.
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Tighten the mast tie down rod(s) if necessary.
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Attach headstay to stem fitting.
þ Use either main halyard or main boom topping lift to measure from side to side in
vessel and tighten upper shrouds so masthead is centered in boat. Before final
tightening of upper shrouds, check that proper upward angle of the spreaders has
been maintained and go aloft to correct if needed
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Tighten backstay turnbuckle.
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Tighten lower shrouds so mast is straight athwartships.
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Tighten intermediate shrouds.
þ With rigging adjustments completed, install all cotter pins in the turnbuckle threads
and re-­‐check that all cotters are in clevis pins and opened to 20°. Tape all cotter pins
and unfair edges.
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Install boom and rig mainsheet and topping lift. Check operation of the boom outhaul.
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Connect mast wiring to terminals inside vessel and check operation of mast lights and
electronics.
After Launching:
þ Check bilge for water.
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Check that engine exhaust is pumping water.
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Verify operation of forward, neutral and reverse before leaving the dock.