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Raising the Mast
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Estimated reading time: 2 min
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Requirements
Required tools
- Wrench 11mm
- Self-amalgamating tape
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Checklist
- Mast placed on the trampoline with the spreaders facing down.
- All stays and trapeze wires are untangled and in the right order.
- Shrouds are attached to the mast and boat.
- Shrouds are on the maximum length.
- Trapeze wires are attached to the mast and boat.
- No overhead wires.
- All lines are on the trampoline and can’t hook on anything.
- The boat is on level ground or bows are pointing down the slope.
- The bridle is connected to the boat.
- Bridle forestay connection is prepared.
- Raising the mast is done with no less than 2 persons.
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Before raising the mast the boat should be steady on level ground. If the surface is not level, point both bows downhill. If the boat is on a trailer be sure it is tied down and the trailer tongue is secure to the hitch!
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CAUTION: Check for overhead wires and be sure the area behind the boat is clear of people! A mast which comes in contact with electrical power lines can cause serious injury or death!
Steps
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1. Person 1 holds the mast up with one spreader arm facing downwards, so the mastfoot doesn’t hit the crossbar. Person 2 places the mastbase on the mastball.
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2. Mount the mast pin and splitrings in the mastfoot.
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3. Person 1 walks forward lifting the mast and hands over the mast to person 2. Person 2 holds the mast with one spreaderarm facing downwards.
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4. Person 1 grabs the trapeze lines located at the front crossbar.
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5. Person 1 pulls the mast by hanging easily on the trapeze lines. Person 2 pushes the mast upwards, still making sure the mastfoot doesn’t hit the crossbar.
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6. Person 1 holds the mast forward pulling on the trapeze lines. Person 2 grabs the forestay with shroud adjuster.
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7. Person 2 Attaches the forestay shroud adjuster to the bridle connector.
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8. Tape the pins and rings.
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9. Put tension on the shrouds. Person 1 pulls on the trapeze. Person 2 tightens the shrouds to the desired loose gage tension. See trim guide for more information.
