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Etape 6 : Coupe du surplus de cordage
Après plusieurs empannages et lorsque le bon réglage a été trouvé, recouper le surplus de cordage et conser-
ver le reste comme cordage de rechange.
III) UTILISATION DU FREIN DE BOME:
> Choisir la position de pré-réglage (nombre de passages dans le frein de bôme) adapté à votre bateau et aux
conditions de navigation.
> Au portant: raidir plus ou moins le cordage Gyb’Flex (ou le cordage de commande standard) pour avoir un
passage de bôme en douceur lors des empannages.
> Au près : mollir le cordage, les virements de bord se font librement.
En cas de changement radical des conditions de navigation nécessitant un changement de réglages.
> Pour votre sécurité, amener le bateau face au vent.
> Relâcher la tension du cordage Gyb’Flex (ou le cordage de commande standard).
> Ressortir la boucle du cordage du frein de bôme.
> Repasser la boucle dans la position la plus adaptée.
IV) GARANTIE:
Wichard garantit tous ses produits contre tout vice de fabrication pour une durée de cinq (5) ans à compter de
la date d’achat par l’utilisateur original. Sont exclus de cette garantie :
> Tout produit qui a été installé de manière inadéquate.
> Tout produit utilisé de manière inappropriée ou pour une application pour laquelle il n’est pas prévu.
> Tout produit non correctement entretenu.
> Tout produit modifié sans le consentement écrit de Wichard.
> Tous dommages consécutifs à la corrosion, à l’exposition aux rayonnements ultraviolets ou à l’usure normale
des produits.
I) INTRODUCTION:
Thanks for purchasing Gyb’Easy the new Wichard boom brake. We hope that it will bring you great satisfaction.
1) Concept:
Gyb’Easy, the Wichard boom brake uses a specific line called Gyb’Flex passing over the boom brake itself.
Thanks to its main technical features and the frictions on the brake, the boom is allowed to gybe smoothly. The
Gyb’Flex rope absorbs the shock loading. The gybing operation is controlled only by tensioning the Gyb’Flex
without any action on the main sheet.
2) Settings of Gyb’Easy:
3 different positions exist (see page 3 pictures 4, 5 et 6) for a perfect adaptation to the mainsail area (up to 40
m²) and to the wind conditions (i.e : sudden increase of wind from 3 to 6 bf). The more the line passes over the
openings of the brake, the more the friction is increased and hence the brake efficiency. As any boom brake,
several tests may be useful before getting the right adjustment. Once the good setting is found, the strength
of the brake can be increased by tensioning the Gyb’Flex. If the tension is too important, change the setting to
the upper position.
3) Limits of use, maintenance and precautions of use:
Limits of use:
Gyb’Easy has been designed for A mainsail area under 40 m². CAUTION: good results are only
guaranteed if it is used with Gyb’Flex the specific line provided. In case of change of line, you must use the
same type of line (part # 7148). Please contact your local shipchandler.
In order to ensure your safety and the good use of the boom brake, it is recommended to check regularly if the
line is worn and whether to replace it after 5 years.
Maintenance:
Gyb’Easy does not require any maintenance. However it is recommended to rinse the brake
and its specific line. During winter time, the system can be dismantled.
Precautions of use:
CAUTION : even with a boom brake, it can be necessary to reef the mainsail. The
Gyb’Flex must be used only for this purpose and not for any other applications (halyard, sheet…).
II) INSTALLING THE BOOM BRAKE:
CAUTION : the installation must always BE symmetrical to the fore and aft axis of the boat.
1) Recommended installation with the line returning to the cockpit : see page 2 drawing 1 and 2
Step 1 :
Installing the two blocks (B):
Attach the two blocks (B) like shown on the drawing 1 (i.e: on the chainplates). Wichard blocks part # 63105
(block Ø45 for mainsail area up to 20 m²) or part # 64105 (block Ø55 for mainsail area over 20 m²).
Step 2 :
Installing the boom brake (G):
Attach the boom brake to one saddle of the boom (behind the boom vang) like shown on the drawing 1 and 2.
CAUTION : the length AG must be equal to the lengths AB.
In case it is not possible to attach the brake on a saddle, use a lashing (however the installation of a saddle is
recommended).
Step 3 :
Installing the Gyb’Flex line:
Pass over the Gyb’Flex line in one of the cockpit jammers or directly on a winch. Pass over the line in each block
(B) and in the opposite jammer of the cockpit (or on the opposite winch). Make sure that nothing can prevent
the good working of the line.
Step 4 :
Passing over the line into the brake.
Passing over the Gyb’Flex line AS described on page 3 (pictures 5, 6 or 7).
Step 5 :
Cut the line:
Tension the line slighlty, make 3 turns on the winchs and measure one meter before cutting the rest of the
line.
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