1. Locate the daggerboard strap, shockcord and
plastic tubing from the line bag (Figure 66). Place
one end of the shockcord into the tubing and slide to
the center of the shockcord (Figure 67).
2. Locate the two holes in the mast thwart
(Figure 68). Take one end of the shockcord and
thread it into the starboard hole (figure 69). Tie a
stopper knot in the shockcord on the backside of the
thwart (Figure 70). Make sure that the knot is secure
so that when the shockcord is extended the knot does
not slip loose.
3. Slide the free end of the shockcord into one end
of the daggerboard strap (Figure 71 & 72).
4. Lead the daggerboard strap around the backside of
the daggerboard trunk between the space created by
the daggerboard trunk and cockpit floor (Figure 73).
5. Continue the free end of the shockcord through
the other side of the daggerboard strap. Lead the
shockcord back up to the mast thwart and secure the
free end in the port hole. Again make sure that the
knot is tight so that it will not release while under
load.
6. Retrieve the daggerboard from the delivery kit.
Locate the hole in the handle of the Daggerboard.
This side should face towards the bow.
Figure 66
Figure 67
Figure 68
Figure 69
Figure 70
Figure 71
Figure 72
Figure 73
Note: Do not place the daggerboard into the
daggerboard slot while the boat is on land. Doing
such will damage the bottom of the board. Only
place the daggerboard into the trunk when the boat
is in the water. The daggerboard should be lowered
gradually as you sail into deeper water.
Rigging the Daggerboard Retainers:
Rigging the Daggerboard Retainers:
7. When the daggerboard is inserted into the trunk,
take the shockcord with the plastic tubbing and bring
it to the aft edge of the board (Figure 74). As the
daggerboard is lifted the compression of the
shockcord against the aft edge will keep the board in
the desired lifted position without the board slipping
back into the trunk.
Figure 74
Complete Retaining System
Note: Make sure that the plastic tubing is against the
aft edge of the board. Without the plastic tubing the
shockcord will wear out faster due to the friction on
the sharp edge of the board.
Figure 76
Figure 77
Attaching the Hiking Strap Lifter:
1. Locate the hiking strap lifter shockcord from the line bag.
2. Take one end of the hiking strap
shockcord and lead it through the
hole located in the stern rail of the
boat.
3. Tie a stopper knot in the end of
the shockcord that will rest beneath
the rail of the boat.
4. Draw the line over the airbag and secure to the
hiking strap. It is suggested to place a wrap of
electrical tape around the knot to prevent the knot
from slipping.
Daggerboard Retainer
Holes
Cockpit Floor
Aft Edge of
Daggerboard Trunk
Figure 75
Option: The daggerboard shockcord ends can be led
to the eyestrap on the front of the daggerboard trunk
instead of the holes in the mast thwart. By doing
this it allows for the front of the cockpit to remain
clear (Figure 75).
8. Retrieve the daggerboard safety line from the line
bag. Tie with a bowline one end of the line to the
eyestrap located on the front side of the daggerboard
trunk (Figure 76).
9. Lead the free end of the line up to the
daggerboard handle. Thread the line through the hole
at the front of the daggerboard. Secure with a
bowline (Figure 77).
