Hi guts, I've been out of town.
Sorry Rick, I didn't answer
Let me try to attach the checklist to this letter.
TOWING
Mount Motor. (Gas turned off), Add sails, Gas can, maps, Life jackets,
registration, supplies (toilet paper).
LAUNCH
Make sure the area is clear of power lines.
Undo the trailer tie downs.
Undo the mast tie downs.
Connect the side stays to the rear bolts. Lower the boarding ladder.
Make sure that the forestay, jib halyard, and rope end of the main halyard
are forward and topping lift is aft. Attach jib halyard to bow pulpit
Slide the mast aft on the stern carrier until the base pins in the mast are
opposite the holes on the mast tabernacle. The companionway hatch needs to be
slid aft to allow clearance.
Insert the mast base pin in the tabernacle slot
Place the shrouds on the cabin roof inboard of the bimini eyes and hand rails
so that they will not hang up.
Straddle the cockpit seats, making sure they are clear of obstructions. If
possible, have an accomplice up forward to pull on the forestay.
Lift the mast off the rear carrier and erect the mast as you walk forward,
straddling the cockpit seats. Snug the Jib halyard and cleat down to hold the
mast up.
Attach the forestay with the pin through the MIDDLE of the three small holes
on the bow fixture. Tie down the fastpin.
Pull the fastpin and remove the mast carrier.
Insert the boom gooseneck into the slot on the mast and hang the aft end of
the boom on the topping lift. Position the gooseneck and attach the downhaul
Attach the mainsheet block to the traveler. Rig the Mainsheet.
Insert the clew of the mainsail into the boom track and pull the clew to feed
the foot of the sail into the track. Pass the clew outhaul line through the
boom pulley and tighten and cleat the outhaul to the end of the boom.
Attach the tack of the sail to the gooseneck.
Insert the head of the sail into the track, making sure there are no
twists in the luff, and attach the main
halyard shackle. Pull the sail up a few feet.
Tighten the downhaul into the jam cleat on the mast.
Insert the battens. Rig the reefing lines. Tie the loose main to the boom.
Tie the other end of the halyard to the starboard (that's the right) side
rail. This is to insure that if you get in a blow the loose halyard won't be
flying horizontally from the top of the mast.
Get the Jib out of the cabin. Go forward and attach the headsail tack shackle
to the bow.
Hank the headsail onto the forestay with the downhaul inside the hanks.
Attach the jib halyard shackle and downhaul to the head of the Jib.
Tie the jib sheets to the clew of the sail.
If the 100% jib is selected, pass the jib sheets through the fairleads. If
the 155% genoa is selected, pass the jib sheets through the eyes aft of the
fairleads.
Bungie the jib to the foredeck. Tie the jib halyard to the port (that's the
left) side rail.
Put figure eight knots in the ends of the jib sheets. Sheets loose
Make sure that the centerboard pennant is cleated to the cleat outside the
cabin by the companionway hatch. This is so the CB doesn't drop when it clears
the trailer.
Swing the Bimini top forward. Cleat the mainsheet and tie a figure-eight knot
in the end.
Get out the boat hook and paddle. Anchor & line ready
Install the rudder and tiller. Install the tamer bungee and center the
tiller. Cotter pin in the rudder bottom pintle. Rudder up.
Lift the motor to the upright and tilted position prior to launch.
Rig the stern mooring lines and fenders.
Get down. Raise the boarding ladder. Rig the bow line. If necessary, extent
the trailer tongue. Back down the ramp and stop before the boat gets to the
water.
Unplug the trailer lights. Unhook the winch line from the bow eye.
Launch the boat by floating it off the trailer. Tie it to the dock.
Check that OB motor and Rudder won't hit the dock.
Park the trailer. Board the boat and lower the motor.
Start the motor by first advancing the throttle to about the � mark and
pumping the choke once and returning it to the pushed in position. If it won't
start try advancing the throttle more. If it still won't start make sure the
low speed adjustment is about � turn open. Make sure the saddle tank vent is
open. Pump the choke once for each attempt.
Idle the motor to prevent it shifting into gear. Reverse is obtained by
rotating the motor 180 degrees.
Untie the lines, lower the rudder, and motor away from the dock.
Once in deep water and clear, lower the centerboard gently by uncleating the
pennant from the cam cleat until it starts to slip. If it free falls the
impact will bend the retaining pin. Re-cleat the pennant with some tension.
Stop and stow the dock lines and fenders.
Raise the sails with the sheets loose. Release the topping lift. Stow the
tie-downs
Shut off the motor by pressing the red button on the handle.
Raise the motor. The motor will lock in the up position when it is raised
high enough.
Trim the sails and set your course.
RECOVERY
Lower the motor. Turn on gas and air. Start the motor. Idle
Tighten the topping lift. Lower the sails. Tie the main and jib down with
bungie cords.
Raise the centerboard and cleat the pennant.
Install dock lines and fenders.
Motor into dock. Tie-up. Stop motor and turn off gas and air. Raise motor.
Swing the rudder to the up position.
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Winch the boat back onto the trailer.
Attach the safety chain to the bow eye and pull the boat out. Install the
strap and drive away.
Remove the rudder. Save cotter pin.
Place the mast carrier on the gudgeons.
Lower the boarding ladder and board the boat.
Remove the sails and jib sheets. Hook the jib halyard to the bow pulpit and
cleat.
Disconnect the main sheet from the traveler and remove the boom. Stow in
cabin.
Make sure the cockpit seats are clear of any obstruction. Paddle, fenders,
and lines to Cabin.
Disconnect the forestay from the bow fixture and lower the mast onto the aft
carrier.
Tie the stays and halyards down to the mast.
Slide the mast forward until it protrudes several feet in front of the bow
carrier.
Tie the mast down with the lines and the port stern line. Close the hatch.
Lower the motor. Get down and raise the boarding ladder.
Hook up the trailer lights.
Hope this helps
Don
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