Sails - GRAMPIAN 34 Owner's Manual

SAILS

Foresails
To raise the foresail start with the tack which is attached to the bow casting by
means of a shackle (1/4" at 5/16"). The sail is then fastened to the foresail with
piston hanks. This process should begin with the hank closest to the tack. Ensure
that all hanks are facing the same direction and are not twisted. Attach jib halyard
to the head of the sail and the jib sheets to the clue. The latter is lead aft outside
o f the stanchions and shrouds to the jib blocks on the toe-rail. It is recommended
that fig ure of eight knots to tied in the ends of the jib sheet in order to prevent
them from accidentally slipping out of the
MainSail
Hoisting th e main is a similar process to hoisting the jib except that both the luff
and the foo t of the sail are fixed into position by the mast and boom respectively.
In most instances the luff is attached the main by either a bolt rope or plastic
slides. The foot is attached to the main by means of a bolt rope.
The main i s first attached to the boom and pulled fully out to the loose end of the
boom. The tack is attached to the boom
pin thro ugh the grommet of the sail and tightened. The outhaul is th
to the c lew of the sail by means of the grommet at that end
cleated .
Now it is time to insert the luff at the main in the luff track on the mast. Before
doing this, ensure that the sail is not twisted
of the luff, starting with the tack, until you find the headboard. This process
eliminates the chance of the sail being hoisted with a twist. At this point insert the
bolt rope or plastic slides in the luff track starting at the headboard. On the
models wit h the plastic slides (which should be the majorit
bottom of the luff track which has to be removed in order to insert the slides. The
pin is used to prevent the slides from falling out of the track before the
raised or when it is lowered and stored on the boom. Now the battens should be
inserted.
Battens
Battens are a very important part of any mainsail because
portion of the sails leech which is called the roach. Without battens the roach
would curl inward and the main would not function properly. It is important to trim
the luff at the jib and the leech of the main for optimum performance. Battens are
inserted wit h the thinner end in the deepest part of the batten pocket Care should
be taken to ensure that the battens are fully inserted in the batten pockets and
will not pop out. If the pockets are worn, it is often advisable to lightly sew the
p ockets closed. Do not destroy the sail by over stitching.
With the battens inserted, the mainsail can now be raised. We recommend that
all sails be raised while you are heading into the wind starting with the main first.
The main sail should be hoisted to a point 6" below the top at the mast. This will
prevent chafing of the headboard against the backstay.
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blocks at the wrong time.
at the gooseneck by inserting the tack
by running your hands the full length
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en attached
and pulled tight and
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