Raising the mast

Tools needed:
– 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!

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.

2. Mount the mast pin and splitrings in the mastfoot.

3. Person 1 Walks forward lifting the mast and hands over the mast to 2.
Person 2 Holds the mast with one spreaderarm facing downwards.

4. Person 1 Grabs the trapeze lines located at the front crossbar.
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. Person 2 Attaches the forestay shroud adjuster to the bridle connector.

8. Tape the pins and rings.

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.