SPREADER TUBES:

Connect the spreader tubes to the U shaped brackets as shown in Photo 8, using 1/4" x 2" bolts and lock nuts. The nuts go toward the bottom end of the mast. Run the nuts down just snug enough so that the spreaders can pivot around the bolt with a moderate amount of friction.

Photo 8: Spreader tube attachment

The end of the spreader tubes should be located as shown in Drawing 9. The measurement should be taken with the upper mast support wire pulled tight.

Drawing 9: Spreader tube ends: wire position

Connect the spreader tubes to upper mast support wires as shown in Photo 10. Make sure the spreader end fittings are clamped securely to the upper wires. Don't tighten the small screws too tight or the plastic tips may strip.

Photo 10: Spreader tube ends

MAINSAIL HOISTING ROPE (MAIN HALYARD):

The rope that hoists the rear sail (mainsail) passes through the pulley at the masthead (Photo 11) and the forward end ties off to the cleat on the right side of the mast (right when looking forward). Use a bowline knot and tie a twist pin U shackle to the aft end of the hoisting line (the end nearest the sail feed track).

Photo 11: Mainsail hoisting rope (main halyard)

JIB HOISTING ROPE: (JIB HALYARD):

The rope that hoists the forward sail Gib) passes through the pulley near the top of the forward mast support wire and ties off to the cleat on the left side of the mast. Tie a twist pin U shackle (with a bowline knot) to the forward end of the hoisting rope (Photo 12).

Photo 12: Jib hoisting rope (jib halyard)

PREPARING THE BOAT FOR TRAILERING

CARRYING THE ASSEMBLED MAST ON TOP OF THE BOAT:

If you are sailing a lot, you may not wish to dismantle the mast to stow it below. You can carry it on top of the boat, completely assembled, with all wires and lines connected for easy raising and lowering.