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3. Rigging and Raising
the Mast
1. Unwrap the mast.
2. Ensure the halyards, shrouds and lower
shrouds are led to the gooseneck/base of the
mast and each halyard rope end has a knot tied
in it. (fi gure
4)
3. If applicable, fi t trapeze wires in the top "T"
terminal positions on the mast. (fi gure
5)
(Please note: Th e Stratos Keel trapeze kit is
optional not supplied as standard).
4. Fit the spreaders. (fi gure 6a) (fi gure 6b)
See below for a diagram of the fi t.
Tip: Best practice is to fi t the clevis pins from above to
ensure all split rings are positioned on the underside of the
spreader bracket/bars.
1
2
5
3
6
4
7
PRIMARY
Attachment of Spreader.
Primary Pin:
Fit down through the bracket's primary hole and the forward spreader hole.
Adjuster Pin:
Fit down through hole 3 on on the bracket and B on the speader bar.
forward position
aft position
CLASS
BRACKET CONNECTION PIN
PRIMARY
ADJUSTER
Stratos Keel
Fwd
3B
fi gure 4
fi gure 5
fi gure 6a
fi gure6b
A
D
B
E
FW
C
AFT
rotate as
necessary
(see table)
OUTER END
AND CAP POS'N
WIRE DIA.
VISIBLE HOLES
Aft
3.0 mm
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Spreader Ends
Spreader End Cap:
Th e spreader end cap incorporates two shroud wire slots to
give a tight grip on either 2.5 or 3 mm wire. Th e sizes are
identifi ed on the front face of the end cap
page
4). To fi nd which wire slot you require for your mast,
please see the table on the previous page.
Th e end cap can also be rotated so that the shroud can be posi-
tioned at either the forward or aft position of the spreader end
(see diagram on page
4). To fi nd out which position is required
for your mast, please see the table above.
To attach the shroud, slacken the end screw, rotate the end
clamp if necessary, then insert the shroud. Ensure that the
shroud is tensioned between T-terminal and spreader tip, and
then tighten the screw fi rmly.
Th is method "locks in" the dihedral angle.
Length Adjustment:
Described by the number of adjustment holes visible, (e.g.
In the diagram on page 4 there are 1 ½ holes visible). Please
see the table on the previous page for your class specifi c
positions.
5. Ensure that all the spreader pins and rings
are taped up or serious damage could occur to
the sails. (fi gure 7a) (fi gure 7b)
6. Open the mast gate.
(fi gure 8)
7. Raise the mast and position the mast heel
in the center of the mast step. Th e mast heel
recess/slot should straddle the center bolt of
the mast step.
(fi gure 9)
Note: Th is is a two person operation as someone will
need to hold the mast upright while the shrouds and
forestay are connected
Caution: Contact with overhead electrical wires could
be fatal, exercise extreme caution when raising the
mast, launching & sailing.
8.Ensure the mast heel is positioned and
engaged correctly as shown.
9. Close the mast gate.
(fi gure 11)
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Security
All clevis pins must be fi tted with the fl at
head on top, and locked with a split ring.
Tape all split rings, pins and the outboard
end of the spreader extrusion. Th is will re-
(See diagram on
duce chafe on the mainsail and prevent fl ail-
ing sails/halyards becoming damaged.
Self-amalgamating tape is best, but PVC
electrical tape is an adequate alternative.
fi gure 7a
fi gure 8
(fi gure 10)
fi gure 10
fi gure 7b
fi gure 9
fi gure 11
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