STEPPING THE MAST.
DANGER - Do not attempt to step the mast in an area of low overhead wires. A mast contacting an electrical wire could be fatal.
1.Secure the four trapeze wires near the bottom of the mast so that they will be out of the way while the mast is being raised.
2.Attach the jib halyard line to each end of the jib halyard wire to form a very large loop. Tie the line around the fork at the bottom of the forestay. The halyard line must be connected to the wire before the mast is raised or you will be unable to hoist the jib later. See Illustration.
3.Carry the mast over to the boat and place the hinge of the mast base over the mast step which is located on the front bar, see Figure 17. The sail track should be facing down. Note: when lowering the mast over the trampoline be sure to guide the mast rotation control yoke between the trampoline halves.
Jib Halyard Wire
Luff Tensioner
Jib Halyard Line
Figure 16
Figure 17
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