Table of Contents
Advertisement
12.8.
Lowering the mast
1.
Detach the bowsprit if installed.
2.
Check if the mast pin is in the mastfoot.
3.
Undo the tension of the stays. Set them on maximum
length.
4.
- Person 1 Holds the mast forward pulling on the trapeze
lines.
- Person 2 Remove the tape and release the forestay from
the stay tensioner.
1
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.
1
102.
2
2
CAUTION: Check for overhead wires and be sure the
area behind the boat is clear of people! A mast that
comes in contact with electrical power lines can
cause serious injury or death!
6.
- Person 1 Hangs backward lowering the mast.
- Person 2 Lowers the mast with one spreaderarm facing
downwards.
2
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.
2
1
1
Advertisement
Table of Contents
