WARNING:
It is extremely important that the turnbuckles are adjusted equally.
Overtightening one side can cause a bend in the mast. The diamond wire adjustment not only affects mast bend and sail shape, it is an important support component of the mast extrusion. If the diamond wires are loose or broken, the mast can be permanently distorted or could fail completely. The diamond wires cannot be tightened sufficiently by hand. Use a wrench to make the last two or three revolutions of the turnbuckles. Wires stretch with use and require periodic inspection and retightening.
13.8Locate the shroud wires and the upper forestay wire. Place the three wires on the large bell shackle. The upper forestay wire should be positioned between shroud wires. (FIGURE 21)
13.9Put the pin of the large shackle through the bottom hole on the mast tang. After
FIGURE 21
Shrouds & f o r e s t a y not shown.
FIGURE 22
tightening, secure the shackle pin to the shackle with safety wire to prevent the pin from backing out. (FIGURE 21)
13.10Place the small bell shackle in the middle hole of the mast tang. Slide one of the trapeze wires onto the left side of the shackle and one on the right side of the shackle. (FIGURE 22)
13.11Secure the shackle by attaching the pin through the top hole of the mast tang. Be sure to tighten with a pair of pliers. (FIGURE 22)
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