Figure 35
Note: Old style mast rotator shown here.
10.Attach the three boom blocks to the hangers on the boom. Secure the ratchet block to the top of the traveler car. Thread the mainsheet through the blocks as shown in Figure 37. Slip the other end of the mainsheet through the traveler jam cleat, then guide the line through the center of the traveler, and secure at the dead eye on the back bar.
11.With only the main sail up tighten the shrouds. First move the traveler car all the way over to the port side of the back bar. Next pull the mainsheet in very hard. The port shroud should be slack now and can be moved down in the stay adjuster. Repeat this procedure for the starboard shroud. Note: Tension on the shrouds must be relieved before lowering the main sail. If you intend to unstep the mast.
H18SX Downhaul Instructions
1.Using the twist shackle, attach the double block to the sail luff grommet.
2.Tie off the downhaul line (10' of 3 /16" yt braid) to the sail luff grommet.
3.Run the line through the cheek block on the left hand side of the gooseneck yoke.
4.Continue to the double block, then to the cheek block on the right hand side of the gooseneck yoke, then back through the second sheave on the double block.
5.Tie off on mast downhaul cleat located below the boom.
Figure 36
Figure 37
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