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  • Forestay Fully Battened Jib

  • Estimated reading time: < 1 min
  • Requirements

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    4mm line
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    10mm righting line
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    Shackle
  • Tools needed

    • 3mm allen key or T20 torx
    • Self-amalgamating tape

Steps

  • 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.

  • 2. Make sure the stainless steel jib halyard feeds through the top block.

  • 3. Attach the 4mm line to one side of the stainless steel halyard furthest from the forestay.

  • 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.

  • 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.