JOIN THE MAST HALVES:

Slide the bottom and top halves of the mast over the splice as shown in Photo 4. The half round cut outs in the ends of the mast surround the washers underneath the spreader brackets. The downward pull of the mast support wires will keep the assembly together when the mast is raised.

Photo 4: Mast Assembly

MASTHEAD ASSEMBLY AND UPPER SIDE SUPPORT WIRES:

Slide the masthead assembly over the top of the mast and secure it in place with a 3/8" x 4" bolt as shown in Photo 5. The upper side wires (upper shrouds) also hang from this bolt. Make sure the bent strap attached to the upper side wires is at the top of the mast.

Photo 5: Masthead assembly

REAR MAST SUPPORT WIRE:

Install the rear mast support wire (backstay) to the longest arm of the masthead fitting (Photo 6). Note that the end without the stainless steel strap goes at the top of the mast. Use a 1/4" x 1 1/2" bolt and lock nut.

Photo 6: Rear mast support wire

FORWARD SUPPORT WIRE AND JIB HALYARD PULLEY:

The forward support wire (forestay) is attached to the front hole in the masthead fitting with a 1/4" x 2" bolt and locknut as shown in the Photo 7. Note that a pulley is mounted on the same bolt. This pulley is used for the rope that hoists the forward sail Gib halyard).

Photo 7: Forward support wire and jib pulley