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Assembly
Rig boom
Lay the boom on the deck so that the block closest to the end of the
boom is even with the traveler eye straps and the other end points
toward the bow. Remove the fast pin from the gooseneck and line
up the holes in the forward end of the boom with the gooseneck
holes, then reinsert the pin. Untape the outhaul tail from the boom
if you haven’t already done so.
Mainsheet and vang
The Vanguard 15 mainsheet has a bridle spliced into one end that
fastens to the stern deck. Locate the thicker end and pass it forward
through the block on the end of the boom, through the black strap,
through the forward block, then down through the ratchet block in
the cockpit in the direction of the ratchet. Tie a stopper knot in the
bitter end. The shockcord attached to the rudder gudgeons keeps
the mainsheet bridle from fouling. Tie a tight bowline in each end of
the shockcord and pass the thinner ends of the sheet through the
bowlines; then attach the ends of the sheet to the two eyestraps on
the stern deck, keeping their length fairly even. Locate the vang
(attached to the mast) and shackle the loose block to the bail on the
underside of the boom. Make sure the line is uncleated and will run
free. Adjust bridle ends until the mainsheet splice is on centerline;
this will improve performance in light air. Remove twists in the bri-
dle often while sailing.
Mainsail
After checking there are no sharp objects in the area, unroll the
mainsail near the boat and install the top batten, thin end first.
Secure the velcro over the end. Locate the clew slug and slide it into
the aft end of the boom track. Fasten the tack to the inboard end of
the boom by removing the attached fast pin and reinstalling it
through the grommet. Check there are no twists in the foot (lower
edge).
Outhaul
Tie a stopper knot in one end of the outhaul. Pass the other end
through the eyestrap on the port outboard end of the boom,
through the clew of the sail from port to starboard, back through
the block on the end of the boom, and forward to the cleat. Tie a
stopper knot in the end to keep it from unrigging itself.
Boom
Boom
Outhaul
Assembled and Mounted
