Stepping The Mast - Hobie teddy Owner's Manual

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HOBIE TEDDY
ASSEMBLY MANUAL

Stepping the mast

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Issued by : IR
CAUTION ALUMINIUM MAST -
WATCH FOR OVERHEAD POWER LINES.
Contact with power lines can cause serious injury or death
Date : 01/2015
Steps Description
With the base of the mast facing towards the front
1 of the boat, lay the mast on top of the boat. (place
some pading under the mast to prevent scrat-
ching).
Next, fasten the shrouds into the stay adjusters. To
begin with, fasten the shroud about half way up the
adjuster. This position can be adjusted later. The
position influences mast rake. Now fasten the stay
adjusters on each side of the boat. You can pull the
cover partially over the stay adjusters at this time.
The assembly of the trapeze wires can wait until
2 after you have raised the mast.
Now, ensure that the forestay wire is not twisted
around any other wires and you are ready for
raising the mast. For safety, two people should
raise the mast. One person now takes the head of
the mast while the other person positions the
base on the mast step ball, which is in the
center of the front cross beam.
Remove the nut and bolt from the mast base for
the mast to sit on the ball. Once fitted replace the
3
bolt and nut. This will ensure the mast does not
'pop off' of the mast step ball.
Once the mast is standing and the wires all atta-
ched DO NOT FORGET TO remove the nut and bolt
4
from the mast base before going sailing.. This is
only necessary for raising and lowering the mast.
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