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Install Shrouds - Use a continuous string for each of the three shrouds (lowers, middle and uppers). Use a Clove Hitch (see below) around the mast above each spreader and the jumper strut, part 22. Pass the ends down through the holes in the spreaders each side of the mast. Secure the clove hitch to the mast with a small bead of CA glue. Cut the ends of the shrouds off 8" below the bottom of the mast. Cut the backstay length off at 12" below the bottom of the mast.
Jumper Stay - Thread the mid-point of a suitable length string thru the forward hole in the Mast Top, part 20. As in detail #1 above thread both ends thru a two holed bowsie fashioned from the one of the sailwinch servo horn tips saved in step "7". Route the string through the jumper tips and then through the holes in the Jumper Stay Ring, part 21. After tensioning the jumper stays secure both strings below the ring using Clove Hitches, secure with CA glue.
Using the top two holes, thread a bowsie on each shroud and the backstay.
Install the mast in the mast step.
Install the Main boom and complete the gooseneck. Caution: Use care to avoid glueing the pivoting parts of the gooseneck.
For Removable Rig
Install the big ends of seven snaps into the Eyeplates and #4 Eyelet.
Thread the ends of the shrouds and backstay through the small end of a snap and tie to the bottom hole in the bowsie. See Detail #6 above.
For Non-removable Rig
Omit the snaps and route the shrouds directly through the Eyeplates (Chainplates) and #4 Deck Eyelet.
TUNING TIP:
Measure to the center of the top of the mast from under the edge of the transom.
Adjust the forestay and backstay to make that dimension 53 3/4" inches. This is a starting point for tuning the boat.
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