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19.0 – Downhaul
The Falcon F18 has a continuous downhaul line system integrated into the front
beam. This line is fed through the removable down haul bracket that should now
already be attached to the mast. As the down haul line exits from the front beam
there should be a stainless steel ring located on each side. This ring will be lashed
to the loop formed at the bungee for the crew trap line also exiting from the front
beam.
Located in the rigging box is a pair of micro blocks with a short piece of spectra line.
Use this line to lash the blocks through the grommet located at the tack of the main
sail. 1 block will end up on each side of the sail as shown above. Located on each
side of the down haul bracket assembly is a 16mm double block with a 4’ length of
line. Feed this line through the blocks tied to the main sail clew on each side of the
sail. Pull as much line as necessary from the front beam to allow the double blocks
to raise up against the micro blocks on the sail. With both blocks together pull down
on the mainsail to provide some preload on the sail. Run the end of the line then
through the jam cleat located on the side of the mast just below the boom. Both
sides of the sail should be set the same. If desired, tie the excess line in front of the
mast.