Preassembly
Dimensions/Sailmaker's Instructions
Luff Tape Length
Cut off top of luff tape so it is 18 to 24" (450 to 600 mm) below head
of sail. This allows head to lag behind rest of sail to help flatten sail.
It will also help head to roll more smoothly.
Note feeder height and extend bottom of luff tape downward so it is
below feeder. This will prevent luff tape from catching in feeder as
sail is lowered.
Tack and Head Shackles
Make sure tack and head shackles fit sail
rings. Minimum inside dimensions of
standard head and tack shackles are:
(A) 1
1
/
16
" (27 mm)
(B)
1
/
2
" (13 mm)
Sun cover
Sun covers may be installed on either side of the sail.
Be sure to match other sails in the customer's inventory.
Min
42
1
/
4
" (1073 mm)
Max
46
1
/
4
" (1175 mm)
9
3
/
4
" (247 mm)*
12" (305 mm)**
4
3
/
4
"
(120 mm)
7"
(177 mm)
6
MKIV Unit 1
Note:
If a long link plate is used, add the following dimensions to feeder,
shackle and drum height (based on whether plate is used full-length or
shortened to one of five hole positions). Do not add to halyard swivel or top
terminal dimensions.
1/2" (12.7 mm) Clevis Pin
Add 13
1
/
2
" to 6
3
/
8
"
(343 mm to 162mm)
5/8" (15.9 mm) Clevis Pin
Add 11
1
/
4
" to 4
3
/
8
" (286 mm to 111 mm)
Toggle Used
*1
/
2
" (12.7 mm)
**
5
/
8
" (15.9 mm)
2"
(51mm)
A
B
6
5
/
8
"
(168 mm)
2
7
/
8
" (71 mm)*
5" (129 mm)**
Luff Length
Note offsets above and below sail.
A shorter luff may be required if a halyard restrainer is necessary
(page 27) or a toggle or long toggle assembly is used to raise drum.
If luff of sail is not long enough to put halyard swivel near top of
headstay foil, a pendant must be added (see page 26).
Tack Setback
Note setback for tack shackle and cut the sail accordingly.
Luff Tape Size -6 (5 mm or 6/32")
J - Finished luff tape size: 5.5 mm (0.215")
K - Luff rope size: 4.8 mm (6/32", 3/16")
L - Max Ø in sail groove: 6.5 mm (0.26")
M - Gap in sail groove: 2.4 mm (0.096")
J
K
L
M
