Centre-mainsheet
system (continued)
3. Lead along the boom, through the sailcloth loop, and
then through the block hanging just behind the kicker.
4. Finally take the mainsheet down to the ratchet block,
making sure it clicks as you feed it through.
Tip; Tie a stopper knot in the rope at a point so that it is in
the helmsmans hand when the boom is at a 90 degree
angle to the boat.
This PolyLite type mainsheet is constructed to prevent
knots forming in use. The construction requires lanolin
which is best removed before use. A low temperature
washing machine program is fine. Occasionally allow the
rope to trail over the side to prevent twists building up.
The blocks will continue to give excellent service if washed
regularly.
2:1 Traveller
To rig the 2:1 Traveller system firstly attach the clamcleat to
the aft of the bulkhead (replacing the standard cleat). The
traveller is tied across the back of the boat with a bowline
(with a long tail). Tie loop in tail. Feed the tail down to cleat
and round the pulley (see below). Then feed back up to
the loop and then back down and through the clamcleat.
Tie a stop knot in the end. You can now pull the bowline
tight over the tiller arm.
measurement
stickers
Three measurement stickers are provided so sail
settings can be readily remembered. To apply pull the
outhaul to maximum tension with sail rigged. Then apply
the graduated stickers onto both sides of the boom with the
no.9 against the block and the no.1 facing towards the end
of the boom. On the lower mast stick the graduated sticker
vertically 5cm above the gooseneck collar in line with the
kicking strap attachment eye.
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