Lowering The Mast - Nacra F18 Evolution Assembly Manual

4.3 Lowering the mast

Tools needed:
- Wrench 11mm
CAUTION: Check for overhead wires and
be sure the area behind the boat is clear of
people! A mast which comes in contact with
electrical power lines can cause serious in-
jury or death!
1. Detach the bowsprit if installed.
2. Check if the mast pin is in the mastfoot.
3. Undo the tension of the turnbuckles. Set them
on maximum length of 0.
4. - Person 1 Holds the mast forward
pulling on the trapeze lines.
- Person 2 Remove the tape and release the
forestay from the tunrbuckle.
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5. - Person 1 Guides the mast by
hanging easily on the trapeze lines.
- Person 2 Lowers the mast, twist the mast with
one spreaderarm facing downwards. Making
sure the mastfoot doesn't hit the crossbar.
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6. - Person 1 Hangs backward lowering the mast.
- Person 2 Lowers the mast with one
spreaderarm facing downwards.
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7. - Person 1 Holds the mast up with one
spreader arm facing downwards, so
the mastbase doesn't hit the crossbar.
- Person 2 Pulls the pin out of the mastbase and
takes the mast of the mastball. Put the mast
gently on the crossbar.
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