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Harken 252 Instruction Manual

Harken 252 Instruction Manual

Lazy jack kit

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I N S T R U C T I O N
M A N U A L
252 Lazy Jack Kit
Boats 21 – 28 ft.
(6 – 8.5 m)
Mainsail luff length
24 – 32 ft. (7 – 10 m)

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Summary of Contents for Harken 252

  • Page 1 I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L 252 Lazy Jack Kit Boats 21 – 28 ft. (6 – 8.5 m) Mainsail luff length 24 – 32 ft. (7 – 10 m)
  • Page 2 Parts List Wire assemblies including Carbo blocks and mast tangs 46' (14.02 m) length of ¼" (6 mm) line with eye splice Stainless steel eyestraps Carbo cheek block 3" (75 mm) aluminum cleat 10-32 x " (10 mm) truss head machine screws (includes 3 extra) "...
  • Page 3 Installing Mast Tang and Wire Assembly If you are installing the system with the mast up, you will need to take up the follow- ing parts in the bosun's chair or send them up with a messenger line. (Follow all pre- cautions to insure the safety of the person aloft.
  • Page 4 Stringing the Control Lines Decide whether the adjusting block and cleat will be on port or starboard. The end of the line without the eye splice will be on the side of the boom where you will adjust the Lazy Jacks – the side where you will install the cleat.
  • Page 5 Installing Cheek Block Hold cheek block on the side of the boom so aft end of block is even with forward mark. Use cheek block as a template to mark holes and use center punch to start holes. Use screw method. Use "...
  • Page 6 Mounting Cradle Straps (Make sure you’ve checked sail containment before mounting eyestraps.) Pull aft line towards end of boom until line intersects with mark you have made as indicated in chart B. The eyestrap will be located aft of mark. See below. DRILL HOLES: Screws "...
  • Page 7 Conventional Sail Slugs If using conventional sail slugs, make sure slugs are free to move below the gate. Use mast gate plates so sail slugs stay in the mast groove. Contact your rigger. Adjusting Lazy Jacks The Lazy Jack may be set to proper tension at dock. Raise mainsail and make sure adjusting line is uncleated at boom.
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