NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975
4.3 Lowering the mast
Before lowering the mast the boat should be steady on level ground. If the surface is not level, point the bows
downhill. If the boat is on a trailer be sure it is tied down and the trailer tongue is secure to the hitch!
WARNING!
CAUTION: Check for overhead wires and be sure the area behind the boat is clear of people! A
mast which comes in contact with electrical power lines can cause serious injury or death.
1.
Detach the spipole!
2.
Check if the mast pin is in the mastfoot !!
3.
Undo the tension of the staymasters. Set them
on maximum length:10
4.
1
holds the mast forward pulling on the trapeze
2
release the forestay from the stay adjuster.
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4.
1
guides the mast by hanging easily on the
trapezewires
2
lowers the mast, twist the mast with one
spreaderarm facing downwards!! making
sure the mastfoot doesn’t hit the crossbar.
5.
1
hangs backward lowering the mast
2
lower the mast with one spreaderarm fa-
cing downwards!
6.
1
holds the mast up with one spreader arm
facing downwards, so the mastbase doesn’t
hit the crossbar!
2
pull the pin out of the mastbase and
take the mast of the mastball. Put the mast
gently on the crossbar.
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