CONNECT THE BOOM TO THE MAST

The finished assembly is shown below. (Photo 27)

Photo 27 Connect boom to mast

REAR (MAIN) SAIL

The 38' mainsail control line is installed as shown in Photo 28.

Photo 28 Mainsail control line

Connect the hoisting rope U shackle to the top of the sail, and start feeding the rope on the leading edge of the sail into the spread portion of the mast (Photo 29).

Photo 29 Attaching the mainsail to the mast

Insert the 3 fiberglass battens in the pockets in the rear edge of the sail as shown in Photos 30 and 31.

Photo 30 Batten, partially inserted

Photo 31 Batten, fully inserted

With the boat pointed directly into the wind, hoist the sail while guiding the rope into the slot. The front lower corner of the sail attaches to the gooseneck hook at the forward end of the boom.

Secure the end of the hoisting line to the mast cleat on the right side of the mast (when looking forward) with a trucker's hitch, as shown below. First make a loop in the line about 2' above the cleat.

Photo 32 Trucker's hitch, top loop