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How to Rig a 303 Access Dinghy
Traveller
Foremast
Reefing Drum
Mast
Foremast
Bobbin
Headsail Sheets
Reefing Line
Joystick
Rudder
Mainsheet
Boom
Centreboard
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STEPPING THE MAIN MAST
With the mainsail reefing line knot positioned as far as it will go on the port (left) side.
1. Loosen the knob under the console on the reefing drum
2. Carefully step the mast making sure the foot is firmly in the step.
3. With the sail full tighten the knob to lock the reefing drum onto the mast.
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STEPPING THE FOREMAST.
1. Unhook the headsail reefing line shock cord hook and set up the reefing line in a loop to
complete a full turn around the foremast reefing drum.
2. Step the mast, fit the reefing line and re-tension the shockcord.
3. Rotate the mast to move the reefing line knot as far as it will go on the port side but still
leave the sail pointing aft.
4. Unroll the sail and reeve the two sheets through their respective fairleads and cleats.
NB. Make sure the sheets lead forward of the mainmast.
5. Tie a figure of 8 stopper knot in the end of each sheet.
6. Position the fairleads towards the aft end of the track for a full sail.
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FITTING THE BOOM
The boom should be kept tidy with no loose ends.
1. Untie and sort out the two ropes.
2. Position the boat facing into the wind.
3. Push the rowlock at the front end of the boom onto the bobbin.
4. Take the outhaul which runs along the boom and shackle it onto the corner of the sail
(called the clew).
