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  • Raising the Mast

  • Estimated reading time: 2 min
  • Requirements

Required tools


  • Wrench 11mm
  • Self-amalgamating tape

  • 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.
  • 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!

  • 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!

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Steps

  • 3-raising-mast

    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.

  • 4-raising-mast

    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.

  • 4. Person 1 grabs the trapeze lines located at the front crossbar.

  • 6-raising-mast

    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.

  • 6. Person 1 holds the mast forward pulling on the trapeze lines. Person 2 grabs the forestay with shroud adjuster.

  • 7-raising-mast

    7. Person 2 Attaches the forestay shroud adjuster to the bridle connector.

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    8. Tape the pins and rings.

  • 9-raising-mast

    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.