Insert the upper section into the lower section. *We
recommend that the upper
section be bonded into the lower
section with epoxy. The mast
can be used without bonding the
upper section into the lower to
make storage easier if desired.
Install the mast float to the upper
mast section as shown. Be sure
the blunt end of the float is facing
forward towards blunt side of the
mast. You may have to loosen
the bracket bolts that pass
through the mast head to get the
screws aligned in the float.
Pass the halyard line through the
mast head from rear (track side) to
front. Pull both ends of the halyard
down the mast and tie off at the
halyard cleat on the side of the
mast near the base.
MAST ASSEMBLY
To step the mast upright, position the
mast base next to the mast step ball.
The mast top and float should be
positioned to the rear of the boat in
the center of the rear crossbar. The
arrow stickers
on the mast and
main crossbar
must be aligned.
Turn the mast onto it’s side to align
the arrows.
MAST ASSEMBLY
WARNING!!
The lower section of the mast is aluminum
and displays warnings against assembling and sailing
near overhead wires and
power lines. The upper
section is fiberglass and is
designed to help prevent
injury that can occur if the
mast does contact a high
power line. Before raising the
mast, check that you are in a
safe area and always
remember this warning.
* Getaway mast extrusion to CompTip assembly
(normally performed by dealer prior to delivery)
The purpose is to bond the two section together and
seal out water. This will also keep the joint in proper
alignment. This can affect sail shape if the fit
becomes loose.
Use some masking tape or the like, and mask off the
area above and below the joint to make clean up
easier. Also block off the luff tracks to prevent glue
from bridging the sail openings due to excess glue
oozing out of the joint.
Be prepared to use force during the insertion. Air
trapped inside the joint can prevent easy insertion.
(The small black cap just below the joint can be
removed and an air-release path can be poked
through the foam if needed.)
Place the mast on saw
horses or blocks. Place the base of the mast against
a solid, padded object.
Apply the bonding agent to the inside and outside of
the mating sections. Fit the two parts together as far
as possible. If force is required, hold the upper
section and pull the entire assembly a few inches
away from the “solid object” (wall, tree, post) slide
the assembly up against the “solid object” with some
force. When the mast assembly (base) contacts the
“solid object” the inertia will help slide the CompTip
(upper section) deeper into the lower section.
Repeat as many times as necessary to fully seat the
sections together.
Prop the mast up so that the track is straight up and
then sight down the length with your eye to check the
alignment at the joint. Straighten if necessary.
Remove masking tape before glue dries.
Allow bonding agent to dry.
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