Rigging - AHPC CAPRICORN F18 Owner's Manual

Capricorn F18 Owner's Manual v1.2
notches onto the spreader. Secure the
diamond wire by screwing on the cap of the
spreader, but do not tighten yet.
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Go over to the other side. You will notice this
takes considerably more strength as one
side of the mast has been stiffened by the
first diamond wire. Repeat notching over the
diamond wire and screw on the cap. Make
sure the spreaders are perpendicular to the
face of the mast.
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Adjust the diamond tension as set out in the
tuning guide.
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If necessary, fit the mast rotator arm. The holes have been predrilled on the mast and the
rivets have been taped to the piece itself. Apply some Duralac or silicone kit to the facing
surfaces and rivets, before tightening the rotator arm with the 4 rivets. Off course the arm
should face backwards when fitted.

2.4.5. Rigging

With the mast still lying flat, sail track down, roll out the stays and trapeze wires to be fitted.
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The 2 side stays and the 1 forestay must be fitted to the bottom eye of the hound at the
upper mast part. Use the large shackle to connect the lower eye. Keep the shackle centred
and upright by adding washers left and right along the pin. Assure yourself that the fore stay
is in the middle of the 2 side stays.
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Cap
Spreader length adjustment
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