Ezzy Transformer Wave Tuning Manual

1997 Ezzy

Transformer Wave

Rigging &

Fine Tuning Guide

Roll out the sail, insert the foot batten and tension it.

Quick Tip: It is easier to insert and tension the foot batten before inserting

the mast.

Quick Tip: You can leave your foot batten in after the first rigging.

2) Slide the mast through the luff sleeve (see diagram 1).

Note: When rigging with the cam, slide the mast above the

cam (do not attach the cam yet.)

3) Attach the mast extension with no downhaul tension; just

cleat the downhaul line.

Quick Tip: It is easier to attach your boom onto the mast when

there is no downhaul tension.

Attach the boom and outhaul the sail to the boom length

(printed on the sail). The sail should be outhauled flat in the

boom area.

Quick Tip: Attach your boom at, or below the center of the boom

cut-out to prevent the top of the boom cut-out from getting caught

on the boom while downhauling. (To use as full-batten, i.e.: without

the cam, ignore step #5.)

Attach the cams to the mast by pushing down on the batten

with the palm of your hand, approximately 12" (30cm) from

the luff sleeve, and snap the cam onto the mast with your

other hand (see diagram 2).

Quick Tip: If the cam is difficult to put on the mast, check that the

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Page 1 Rigging a 1997 Ezzy Transformer Wave 1997 Ezzy Transformer Wave Rigging & Fine Tuning Guide Roll out the sail, insert the foot batten and tension it. Quick Tip: It is easier to insert and tension the foot batten before inserting the mast.
Page 2 Release the outhaul totally and then re -tension it. For light winds, pull the outhaul until the edge of the foot has slight tension. for stronger wind, outhaul until the foot is fully tensioned. Quick Tip: The Transformer Wave will require slight to moderate positive outhaul, and should not be used with negative outhaul.
Page 3 Rigging a 1997 Ezzy Transformer Wave Check that the camber is not over-rotated. This can fatigue the cam and the batten and lead to possible breakage. If the cam is over-rotated, you need more downhaul. 10) Tension the tack strap until the edge of the sail beside the tack grommet touches the side of the mast.
Page 4 Rigging a 1997 Ezzy Transformer Wave 6) Tension the batten. 7) Adjust the outhaul so that the batten above the boom is not touching the mast when it rotates. For strong winds, outhaul until the batten above the boom is resting directly behind the mast.
Page 5 Rigging a 1997 Ezzy Transformer Wave Cleaning: Use a mild soap and water with a rag to clean your sail. Harsh solvents may damage the sail cloth. Contrary to what most people think, you do not need to fresh water rinse your sail.