Step 3
Attach the Mainsail Clew
Lift the mainsail clew to the end of the boom and run the outhaul
line through the clew block. Depending upon the type of block
and the rigging of the outhaul, you may need to remove the block
sheave or the outhaul line stoppers to pass the outhaul through
the clew block.
Step 4
Attach the Mainsail Head
Lift the mainsail head to the mast and attach to the head of the
sail to furling head swivel. The mainsail head has the same rope
corner as the tack for ease of furling.
Step 5
Hoist the sail and insert Battens (if applicable)
If your mainsail has no battens, you can now hoist the mainsail all
the way and furl into the mast. If your mainsail has leech battens,
you will insert each batten as you hoist the sail. If your mainsail
has full length battens, you will assemble the battens before
hoisting the mainsail and then insert the battens after hoisting
following the leech batten procedure.
Leech Batten Installation
Most Mast Furling Mainsails with Leech Battens will include
Round Carbon Rod Battens. These untapered battens are stiff to
support the leech and also able to slightly twist around the luff
extrusion for easy and compact furling. The leech battens should
be located on the inside of your furled sail so they do not impact
the mast gap edge hen furling and unfurling. Only sails with the
smallest gaps will include flat battens.
Your battens will be secure into the sail with a standard Velcro
leech closure. The leech (upper) end of the batten has a small
plastic cap taped on to fit compactly into the closed leech batten
pocket end. The bottom (lower) end of the batten has a custom
metal fitting changing the shape of the batten from round to flat
to best secure the batten in the sail.
NOTE:
Please follow the Velcro Stuff Batten Installation Guide
when inserting the Vertical Leech Battens as hoisting your sail.
Leech (Upper)
Bottom (Lower)
Custom Joiner for Full Batten
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
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