I was wondering why I couldn't access the archives. I thought it was just
me. Is the archive intentionally "locked down"? If so, I think I know why.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Kidd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2002 1:06 AM
Subject: M15 Rigging Information
Steve,
Since the M-boat archives are (hopefully, temporarily) "locked down" we
can't refer you to that source right now... so here's the abridged rigging
procedure for the M-15.
Make sure all halyards, shrouds, topping lifts, etc., are untangled and
in place and that all stays, shrouds, halyards, etc., are properly attached
to the mast. Attach the bottom fittings of the shrouds to the chain plates
(I leave my shrouds attached while trailering or in storage). Position the
mast in the mast crutch on the transom and in the mast plate (tabernacle?)
on the cabin top. Insert bolt through plate and mast. Close sliding hatch
so you have a place to stand. Walk or lift the mast to vertical position.
Shrouds will tension and keep it from swaying side-to-side. It helps to
have someone make sure all lines are clear as you raise the mast -- they
have a tendency to catch on deck and/or trailer fittings. When mast is
vertical, have helper apply forward pressure while you fit forestay clevis
over bow fitting and insert pin/keeper ring.
After that, everything is basically straightforward. Slide gooseneck
boom fitting into mast slot. Run downhaul line through gooseneck ring and
back down to cleat on mast side. Attach topping lift (if supplied) and
mainsheet. Insert battens in mainsail and attach mainsail to halyard, boom
and mast. Attach reef lines through mainsail cringles. Snap on jib hanks,
attach jib halyard and run jib sheets around shrouds to cleats on cabin top.
Make sure centerboard pennant is up and secure before launching.
Centerboard will hang up on trailer if the board is not secure. If you
attach rudder before launching, be certain to secure kick-up rudder in up
position. It has a tendency to fall down and drag while launching.
Internal elastic bungee usually don't do an adequate job of holding it up.
Don't get in a hurry, make sure everything is where you want it before
launching. Of course, watch out for overhead wires, limbs, etc. when
driving to the launch ramp. Don't detach the trailer winch line until your
transom is almost in the water. Your boat could slide backwards off the
trailer on a steep ramp.
Each boat is a little bit different and these rigging steps are just the
basics.
Above all, have fun, think as you work, and remember that you have to do
this a few times before it becomes less than overwhelming. Allow extra time
for all those admirers who are certain to stop by to ask questions about
your beautiful boat. If you need any further help, just let us know.
Joe Kidd M-15 #207 "Poco A Poco"
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