Specifications

11.2) After Launching:

A) Check all through hull fittings, gate valves, sea cocks, and the bilge to ensure that leakage is not

occurring.

B) Open the valve for the engine cooling water intake.

C) Turn on main power switch and bilge blower.

D) Use hand primer located at fuel pump to charge the fuel system.

E) Start the engine. After engine has reached operating temperature, shut down and change the oil.

11.3) Stepping the Spar:

Spars are stepped by two methods, depending on a yacht’s design. Some spars are stepped directly on

the deck of the yacht, the imposed load being transferred to the keel by means of a support inside the

yacht. Other spars go through the deck at a mast collar and are seated on a mast step located on top of

the keel. The procedure for stepping the spar basically is the same for both types

The spar first should be laid out on two or more saw horses and checked carefully. Spreaders should

have the pins in place and all standing rigging pinned at the tangs Halyards must run freely and head

sheaves turn easily. Install and cheek running rigging. Examine halyards for wear and replace if

necessary. All lights, plus any mast head wind instruments, should be checked. Main upper shrouds

should be positioned in spreader ends and locked.

Tie all running rigging together and secure tightly to the spar with light line at a point that will be just

above the mast collar when the spar is stepped. Tie the forestay, backstay, and two main shrouds

together in a separate bundle and secure with light line to the spar at a point that will be approximately

three feet above the deck when the spar is stepped.

Remove cotter pins and clevis pins from all turn-buckles and place in a container for future use. Back

of f all. turnbuckles to the maximum. Carefully locate and secure the yacht adjacent to a crane, making

sure the mast step is within the radius of the crane arm. Place the spar on saw horses adjacent to the

crane.

Prepare a rope sling which will take the weight of the spar. A 10 foot line, minimum 5/8” diameter,

tied in a loop will suffice. Place the loop around the spar below the lower spreaders OUTSIDE THE

RUNNING RIGGING. THE FORESTAY, BACKSTAY, AND MAIN SHROUDS MUST BE

OUTSIDE THE SLING. Make fast a ½” tie-down line to the sling, securing the other end to a winch or

cleat at the bottom of the spar. This line prevents the load of the spar being carried by the spreaders

when the spar is raised to a vertical position. It also facilitates pulling down the sling after the spar is

stepped. Attach the lifting hook to the sling. In some instances, the crane height may not be sufficient

or the sling must be positioned below the mid-point of the spar. Additional persons may be necessary

to offset the weight above the sling and guide the spar into position. At least three persons should be

present when stepping the spar in addition to

the crane operator. Position one person at the foot of the spar to take the weight of the foot as it is

raised and to guide the foot toward the yacht. A second person should clear the rigging as the spar is

beside the mast step to guide the foot of the spar into position.

Raise the spar carefully, guiding the foot toward the yacht. Position one person on the yacht; pass the

foot of the spar from shore to this person. Raise the spar to an almost vertical position and guide the

foot into the step located on the deck. All electrical wiring at the bottom of the spar must precede the

spar through the collar. Free the forestay, backstay, and main shrouds, ensuring that all are clear of the

crane lifting cable.

With the weight of the spar on the step, attach the forestay, backstay, and port and starboard main

shrouds. Place the wedges around the spar at the collar to support the spar at this point. Lower the

crane lifting cable sufficiently to allow the sling to be lowered and released, taking care that the sling

and hook do not damage the light on the forward side of the mast.