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With the base of the mast facing towards the front of the boat, lay the
mast on top of the boat. (place some pading under the mast to prevent
scratching).
Next, fasten the shrouds into the stay ad-
justers. To begin with, fasten the shroud
about half way up the adjuster. This posi-
tion can be adjusted later. The position in-
fluences mast rake. Now fasten the stay
adjusters on each side of the boat. You
can pull the cover partially over the stay
adjusters at this time. The assembly of the
trapeze wires can wait until after you have
raised the mast.
RAISING THE MAST
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Now, ensure that the forestay wire is not twisted around any other wires and
you are ready for raising the mast. For safety, two people should raise the
mast. One person now takes the head of the mast while the other person po-
sitions the base on the mast step ball, which is in the center of the front cross
beam. Remove the nut and bolt from the mast base for the mast to sit on the
ball. Once fitted replace the bolt and nut. This will ensure the mast does not
‘pop off’ of the mast step ball.
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Once the mast is standing and the wires all attached remove the nut and
bolt from the mast base. This is only necessary for raising and lowering
the mast.
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CAUTION ALUMINIUM MAST -
WATCH FOR OVERHEAD POWER LINES.
Contact with power lines can cause serious injury or death.
With the person on the trampoline
supporting the mast, the other per-
son takes the forestay and connects
it to the stay adjuster fixed to the jib
furler. Pin the forestay towards the
top of the adjuster. Now, provided
all the clevis pins have the split rings
fitted, the mast is supported by the
shrouds and forestay.
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