Stepping The Mast - Hobie 16 Owner's Manual

ATTENTION - DANGER ALUMINIUM MAST -
When stepping the mast or launching the boat watch for overhead
electric wires. Shock or even death could result if the mast comes
in contact with overhead electric wires.
We recommend that you have someone assist you. As you begin to
raise the mast the link will rotate upward. Stand on the rear crossbar
and raise the mast to your shoulder. At this point, insure that the
shrouds are clear of the rudders and rear corner castings. An assistant
is recommended. Walk forward raising the mast as you go. At the full
upright position, lean the mast forward against the shrouds and have
an assistant attach the forestay (upper hole). Later adjustment may be
necessary.

Stepping the Mast

Once the mast is upright, take the
pin off the mast step link.
Attach one of the shroud to the
four or fifth hole of the stay
adjuster. Have someone pulling
down on the trapeze in order to
relieve the shroud. Do the same
operation on the opposite side.
Caution : it is necessary to have
the same tension on both sides.
Then put the shrouds covers
completely over the stay adjust-
ers.
Trapeze adjustment
Assemble the trapeze adjustment
components as shown
in the illustration. The shock cord
should passe beneath
the trampoline frame from the
port trapeze line to the
starboard line
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