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HOBIE CAT 16
Place the mast pivot bearing in
the mast step cup. Install the
mast step link following the ins-
tructions supplied with the kit.
Stepping the mast
ATTENTION - DANGER ALUMINIUM MAST -
When stepping the mast or launching the boat watch for overhead electric wires.
Shock or even death could result if the mast comes
in contact with overhead electric wires.
Take the briddle wires and
attach the opposite ends to the
shackle on the bottom of the
forestay adjuster.
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Check that the bolts of the shroud anchor bars are well tightened.
Attach the shroud stay adjuster to the anchor bolts on each hull
with the clevis pins and lock rings provided.
lay the mast on top of the frame with the
mast head aft. Position the mast foot in
front of the step link body in order to insert
the pin through.
Attach the shrouds to the top holes of the
adjusters. Make sure that the shrouds are not
crossed at the mast tang. Put the shroud
covers over the adjusters. The mast is ready
for stepping.
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