Hobie 21 manual JIB Blocks, JIB Sail

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21. JIB BLOCKS

21.1Remove the end stop of the left jib track located on the hull. Insert one of the jib blocks into the track with the slide adjustment on the block facing the rear of the boat. (FIGURE 39)

21.2Insert the end stop and secure. Apply a small amount of silicone sealant to the threads before reassembly.

21.3Repeat steps 21.1 and 21.2 for the right jib block.

22.2Attach the shackle on the end of the jib halyard wire to the head of the jib. (FIGURE 40)

FIGURE 40

FIGURE 39

22. JIB SAIL

22.1

CAUTION: Before attempting to raise the sails, the boat must be pointed into the wind.

22.3Wrap the jib luff pocket around the lower forestay . Make sure that the jib halyard line is inside the luff pocket. Then engage the zipper. (FIGURE 40)

22.4Raise the sail by pulling on the jib halyard line and, at the same time, advancing the zipper down the luff until the jib tack can be attached to the shackle on the neck of the roller furler housing. (FIGURE 41)

FIGURE 41

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Hobie 21 manual JIB Blocks, JIB Sail