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Forestay Fully Battened Jib
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Estimated reading time: < 1 min
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Requirements
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4mm line
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10mm righting line
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Shackle
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Tools needed
- 3mm allen key or T20 torx
- Self-amalgamating tape
Steps
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If you have a fully battened jib instead of a furling jib install your forestay as follows:
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1. Assemble the forestay for the jib as shown.
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2. Make sure the stainless steel jib halyard feeds through the top block.
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3. Attach the 4mm line to one side of the stainless steel halyard furthest from the forestay.
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4. Connect the shackle to the stainless steel halyard and 3mm line end.
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5. Attach the 3mm line to the other end of the 4mm line.
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6. Tape all sharp edges with self-amalgamating tape.
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7. Mount the forestay cleat on the mast.
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8. Attach the forestay adjuster to the bridle connector.