Figure 20
Figure 21
Figure 22

Figure 18

4.With the hinge in place over the step insert the mast step pin through the entire assembly so that it is visible on the opposite side on the hinge.

5.Attach the bridle wires to the bow tangs. Attach the roller furler mechanism between the bridle wires. Make sure the oblong hole

in the roller furler is aft. See Figure 18.

6. Attach the port shroud to the port stay adjuster and the starboard shroud to the starboard stay adjuster. Secure the shrouds to the top hole in the stay adjuster at this time. See Figure 19.

7.Secure the base of the stay adjuster to the anchor pin on the respective hull.

Figure 19

CAUTION:

We recommend two people for stepping the mast. It

is heavy for one person and could slip causing

injury or damage.

8.Stand on the trampoline next to the back bar and raise the mast to your shoulders. Make sure the shrouds are not fouled and the stay adjusters are free before advancing further. Do not raise the mast in an area with any overhead wires. If everything is clear walk straight ahead raising the mast as you go. See Figures 20, 21, and 22.

9.Once the mast is in the vertical position lean your weight against the

mast to hold it in place. The second person can now let go of the mast and attach the forestay to the top of the stay adjuster which extends from the

roller furler

assembly. See Figure 18.

10. Remove the mast step pin only after the forestay has been secured. Store the pin in the pouch on the trampoline.

11.Once the mast has been raised untie the trapeze wires. In the rig kit

you will find a bag which contains 4 trapeze dogbones, 4 rope locks and 4 trapeze adjusting lines.

12. Tie the adjusting line onto

one of the shockcord loops which is located at the outside rail adjacent to the stay adjuster.

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