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Fixing the Stays
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Estimated reading time: < 1 min
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Requirements
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Tools needed
- Longnosed pliers
- Self-amalgamating tape
Steps
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1. Use the shackle 8mm 5/16, 2 nylon washers, the shrouds, and forestay.
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2. Install them as shown in the pictures above. The forestay must be located in the middle.
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Tighten the shackle firmly with a long nose plier!
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3. Make sure the ring of the forestay is facing the mast. Does not apply to furling jibs.
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Wrong orientation
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Correct orientation
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5. Tape the crimp sleeves of the forestay.
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6. Secure the shackle using the last Monel wire piece.
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7. Cut the excess wire and bend it back through the hole of the shackle pin before taping it.
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8. Tape the monel wire piece using self-amalgamating tape.
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Check for sharp edges and tape them if necessary!
