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- Page 1 M32 CATAMARAN ASSEMBLY MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
M32 CATAMARAN ASSEMBLY MANUAL MANUAL SUMMARY M32 ASSEMBLY Parts and tools Instructions MAST PLATFORM Parts and tools Instructions MAST STEPPING Instructions MAIN HALYARD LOCK Instructions This manual is a guide for assembling the boat and stepping the mast and AHC takes no responsibility for damages caused while assembling the boat. - Page 3 9685 10012 12905...
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Page 4: Manual Summary
M32 CATAMARAN MANUAL SUMMARY The instructions in this manual are made with the intention of making owners safely use the boat for training and racing. The M32 is a high performance competiton boat designed and dimensioned for inshore racing and should be used accordingly. - Page 5 ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION WHILE SAILING: • • The recommendation is that a max- The mainsheet and traveler combined imum of one person tensions the is supporting the mast both upwind gennaker tack line. It is key that this and downwind and the gennaker is not tightened excessively as it is needs to be eased prior to the main- increasing the compression of the...
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Page 6: Parts And Tools
MAST ASSEMBLY PARTS AND TOOLS PARTS INCLUDED Diamond stays, longer Halyards Diamond stays, shorter Forestays/Shrouds mounted on t-tang Spreaders Winch handle The diamond stays should be handled with care IMPORTANT! and kept secured in the bowsprit during transport. - Page 7 TOOLS INCLUDED Socket wrench for adjusting Electrical Tape diamond tension Dynema with shockchord for measuring spreader angle (p. 9 • 9) Grease, Rocol ANTI-SIEZE stainless or similar Folding Rule Torx wrench kit...
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Page 8: Instructions
MAST ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS MAST ASSEMBLY Place the lower and upper mast tubes The diamond turnbuckle needs to collinear to each other either on stands properly greased and clean to function. or padding on the ground. It’s a good opportunity to clean and service the turnbuckle when the mast is disassembled. - Page 9 Its important to lubricate the two halfes before pushing them togeher.
- Page 10 VERY IMPORTANT! It is VERY IMPORTANT that the clevis pin is orientated with the head facing towards the trailing edge of the mast and the key ring is towards the leading edge of the mast. The shrouds can be damaged and the mast can fall down if the clevis pin is orientated the wrong way. How to check the spreader angle: IMPORTANT! Pull a string tight between the center of the...
- Page 14 PLATFORM ASSEMBLY TOOLS TOOLS INCLUDED Adjustable spanner Socket set Flat headed screw driver Ring spanners Allen wrench set Phillips screwdriver Knife Torx wrench kit...
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Page 15: Instructions
PLATFORM ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS PLATFORM ASSEMBLY Position the two hulls with the two Adjust the position until everything beams in place. lines up before putting in the beam bolts. - Page 16 VERY IMPORTANT! Put grease on the entire thread of the bolts. We recommend “Rocol ANTI-SEIZE Stainless”. Other marine grease for stainless should function. Put in the 8 beam bolts with washer. Slide the trampoline in from the front; you need to be two persons. Be careful Tighten the 8 bolts until there is no play to not scratch the hulls with the left, there will not be a distinct stop.
- Page 20 NOTE! Bowprit and racks are assembled after the stepping of the mast. The mast cannot be raised if the bowsprit is connected. Attach the bowsprit to the main beam; Attach the rudder assemblies to the lock the pin with the chock-cord. Check hulls and lock the locking arm with that the tack pilot line is in place.
- Page 22 NOTE! Bowprit and racks are assembled after the stepping of the mast. The mast cannot be raised if the bowsprit is connected. Connect the tiller bar to the two rudder heads. Attached with clevis pins and locked with key/lock-ring. Attach the racks to the boat with bolt and nut.
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Page 24: Mast Stepping
MAST STEPPING INSTRUCTIONS Read though the manual carefully before stepping the mast. Consult your local M32 representative if there are any further questions or if you are unsecure about the procedure. MAST STEPPING The mast must be fully assembled Place the mast foot beside the mast including the halyards before stepping step. - Page 26 Secure the hoisting line around the Remove slack in the main halyard and deck winch. hoisting line, the boom must be leaning forward to ensure that it is clear from the aft beam when the mast is upright. Take the main halyard from the mast. The main halyard and hoisting line are functioning as the aft support of Attach the main halyard securely to the...
- Page 28 Apply the supplied grease on the mast ball. To easily measure the rake of the mast, determine the distance from the mast top to the aft beam by using the main halyard. Place the mast on the mast ball. Secure the main halyard with the knot parallel to the bottom of the lower mast tube.
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Page 30: Main Halyard Lock
MAIN HALYARD LOCK INSTRUCTIONS MAIN HALYARD LOCK The halyard lock consists of a carbon Unhook the loop from the locking arm fiber traveler, a steel locking arm and when removing the Main halyard, do a spring. not untie the knot. The main halyard is connected to the BEFORE HOISTING THE MAIN: halyard lock via a short Dyneema loop. - Page 32 IMPORTANT! Make sure that the steel locking arm is all the way down into the groove when locked. Do not connect the cunningham or boom if this is not the case as it is not designed to take the load unless the steel locking arm is all the way into the groove. HOW TO LOCK IN UPPER TO UNHOOK MAIN POSITION:...
- Page 33 HOW TO LOCK AT REEF POINTS: IF THE LOCK DOES NOT LOCK: • • Hoist or lower the sail to a position Check that the stop knot is facing just above reefing point, then away from the mast. slowly pull down the sail without •...
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