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Pico plus
The Plus option adds a forward sail or jib to the standard Pico rig.
Unroll the jib and clip the head (the corner near the narrow part of
the sail) to the eyestrap on the forward side of the mast top section.
If the mast is already stepped, tip the boat over by pulling down on
the mast and lifting on the opposite side of the hull, until the eye-
strap is within reach. Attach the jib tack (the other corner with a clip)
to the eyestrap on the bow of the boat. If this is difficult, release
vang tension and push the end of the boom toward the top of the
mast, to push the mast forward. Locate the jib sheets (one line, located
in the Plus kit) and find their halfway point; this is where they will
attach to the sail. Feed the midpoint through the clew grommet as a
loop and pass both tails through this loop, so that when tightened,
the line is securely attached to the sail. Lead the nearest end back to
the fairlead on the near side of the boat. Lead the other sheet in
front of the mast and back to the opposite fairlead. Tie a stopper knot
in the ends to prevent them from pulling out when the wind catches
the sail. NOTE: The sail can not be reefed when the jib is attached.
Jib Head
Jib Clew
Jib Tack
Jib Sheets
Jib Cleat
Jib Fairlead
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