Front Crossbar Pre-Bend - Nacra F16 Assembly Manual

Mount the staymasters onto the hull with the
bolt and nylock nut. The nylock nut should be
inboard.

1.2 Front crossbar pre-bend

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There should always be a pre-bend on the front crossbar. This is been achieved by the tension on the
dolphinstriker.
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On new beams the tension on the dolphinstriker must be reset after: -2 hours of sailing and
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During the season check the pre-bend regularly.
4. screw the nut under the crossbar until both nuts are tightend.
When the mastpin starts to twist, fixade it with the pump plier
wrench. Protect the mastpin from wearing!
Grease the pre-drilled holes next to the
daggerboardcase. Screw the harken cam
cleat on the hulls using the harken screws.
1. Release the tension on the nut located on top.
2. Release the tension on the nut located under the crossbar
3. Put grease on both nuts!
4. Measure 15mm from top crossbar to underside nut
NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975
Make sure the nylock nut locks the bolt, but the
staymaster must be able to pivot. As shown in
the picture.
-10 hours of sailing!
Tools needed:
- wrench 7/16
- philips screwdriver
Tools needed:
- wrench 22
- pump plier