MACGREGOR 26 M, Owner'S Instructions Manual

LOWER SHROUDS.  

The lower shrouds are installed on the lower mast brackets ( 12’
from the base of the mast) with a 3/8” screw pin shackle, in the
same manner as the upper shrouds (except that there is no forestay
between them.  (The following photo shows how it all looks when
completed.)  Use safety wire.

Lower shrouds and spreader sockets

JIB HALYARD BLOCK.  

The jib halyard block is hung from

the strap that holds the upper shrouds and forestay.  Use a 1/4”
screw pin shackle hung from the slot behind the hole that holds
the shrouds.  Tighten and safety wire the shackle as shown below

Jib halyard block.

SPREADER TUBES.  

Insert the spreaders into the spreader

sockets as shown below.  Secure the spreaders with 1/4” x 2” bolts
and lock nuts.  The nuts face the lower end of the mast.  Tighten
the nuts tight.

Spreader tube attachment

The end of the spreader tubes should be located as in the follow-
ing drawing. The measurement should be taken with the upper
mast support wire pulled tight. 

Spreader position on upper shrouds

Connect the spreaders to the upper shrouds as shown below. Make
sure the spreader end fittings are clamped securely to the wires.
Don’t tighten the small screws too tight or the tips may strip.  The
spreader tip slots that hold the wire should be parallel to the mast.

Spreader ends

MAIN HALYARD  (MAINSAIL HOISTING LINE).  

The

main halyard passes through the block at the masthead.  The for-
ward end ties off to the cleat on the right side of the mast (right
when looking forward).   Use a bowline knot and tie a twist pin U

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Upper shrouds and forestay attachment