Standing Rigging; Roller Furler Jib System; Downhaul Retractor Kit; Rotator Cleats - Nacra 500 Owner's Manual

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ROLLER FURLING JIB SYSTEM
If your boat has roller furling, the forestay assembly will go together as shown. The tang above the
swivel drum attaches to the shackle on the mast hound, and the forestay attaches to the in-line jib hal-
yard block (3).
INTER 18 ONLY:
A s s e m ble the furl e r / fo r e s t ay assembly as
shown. The shroud adjuster hooks to the
shackle on the mast hound, and the forestay
attaches to the drum with the D shackle (4).

DOWNHAUL RETRACTOR KIT

Locate the downhaul kit bag, and follow the enclosed directions to install the system. After installing
this system, you can re-install the front beam end caps. NOTE: Not all models have this setup.

ROTATOR CLEATS

There are 2 pre drilled and tapped holes just aft of the fo r-
ward beam for these cleats. Be sure and use the angled
shim to attain the proper cleating angle (5). N OT E : not all
models utilize this system.

STANDING RIGGING

Locate the shrouds and forestay wire or pigtail,
and attach them to the large lower hole in the
mast hound using the 5/16" bow shackle.
Locate the trapeze wires and, using a 1/4"
shackle, attach them to the upper hole in the
mast hound (1).
Shackle the jib halyard block to the forestay pig-
tail. Attach the jib halyard pigtail line to the thim-
ble end of the jib halyard (2).
Secure the shackle with seizing wire. Pull and
twist tight with needle-nosed pliers. Check the
wire to be sure that it is held tightly and tape it to
prevent damage.

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