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Check that all batten strings are properly secured.
Check that the bridles are properly engaged, with the plastic retainer balls fully seated
against the grommet, and that no bridle cable is hooked underneath a more inboard batten.
FROM THE REAR KEEL:
Stretch the elastic webbing seal fully upwards along the kingpost. Through the opening in the
rear of the seal, check the two nuts on the top of the kingpost base bracket which secure
the bracket to the keel. Check the condition of the kingpost base compensator pulleys, and
check that the lower compensator cables are properly routed around the pulleys and are in
good condition. Pull the top edge of the seal away from the kingpost and check the nut on
the bolt which secures the kingpost bottom tangs to the bracket, and the pin, safety, and
rivets which secure the tangs to the kingpost.
Check the condition of the sweep wires in the vicinity of the kingpost base bracket.
Check the kingpost top for proper attachment of the bridles and condition and routing of the
upper compensator cable.
Check again that the keyhole channel is fully engaged and locked to the keyhole bolt.
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