Hobie Tiger manual Mast Set-up

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Mast Set-up

1

Lay the mast on top of the boat with the sail track to the bottom and the mast base toward the bows. Place padding under the mast to prevent scratching.

2

Lay the shroud wires and trapeze wires down each side of the mast. Secure the trapeze wires temporarily near the base of the mast.

3

Ensure that the shroud anchor pins are sealed, tight and pointing at 90° to the centreline of the hull. Attach the twist toggles to the anchor pins using the clevis pins and rings. If you have the optional spinnaker kit use the 6-mm bow shackles provided instead of the clevis pins.

Attach the stay adjusters to the twist toggles with the clevis pins and rings.

Attach both shrouds into the top hole of the respective stay adjusters. This is only a temporary position for

4 Attach the bridle wires to the bow tangs.

raising the mast.

5

 

Now, attach the jib furler to the bridle wires.

NB: Ensure that the hole in the furler housing is facing towards the front crossbar. Now also is a good time to roll some line onto the furler drum. Leave enough line unfurled to reach the front crossbar mounted furler cleat.

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Contents Assembly Manual Mast Stay Away Electrical Wires List of parts Hull assembly Trampoline Tant that the trampoline lacing is kept very tight Rudder assembly Tiller crossbar & extension Mast Set-up Spreader Bars Mast Set-up NB For the 1st time you raise Mast, it is recommended Crew Skipper TrapezeBoom Mainsail Cunningham Jib Jib sheet self tacking system Mainsheet system Before Sailing Classical Spinnaker kit Classical Spinnaker kit Schematic of Tiger classical spi set-up