1.Tie off to one of the padeyes on the pole so that the ends of the lines are equal distances from the pole.
Tie off hook on each end of the bridle lines so that it is approx. 87” from the pole to the end of the hook.
2.Snap the hook to the line at the end of the front
4.Lift the pole in the upright position and insert the pole stud into the compression plate at the base of the mast.
3.Tie a loop near the end of the snap hook and run the remainder of the line through the
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trapeze thimble. Take up the slack and tie it off. (Leave a small amount of slack in the bridles as it will get tighter as the mast is stepped)
Be sure to check all connection, wires, etc. for safety.
See that the trapeze wires to the stepper pole prevent the mast from swinging from port to starboard more than a few feet.
5.Sheet in on the mainsheet system to the step the mast, cleat, then attach the bridle wires.
6 Remove pole stepping system.
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