The lower shrouds and intermediate shrouds hanging in the spreader brackets have a stemball marine terminal at the upper end. This terminal is located in the cup of the spreader bracket. If required, it can be used with one or two separate washers to bring it up to the correct size for the cup. Measure the width of the complete assembly, including any washers, to ensure that all the washers are in position
MastSectionSpreaderwidth, mmTotal width of stemballincluding any washers, mm C156-C246T-90 and T-10527.6C264-C304T-13135.6 Running rigging • Check that all halyards etc. have stopper-knots (figure-of-eight) to prevent them becoming lost in the mast.• Check that all halyards etc. run free and that none of the running rigging passes between the mast/spreaders/ shrouds. • Polish and lubricate the shackles. Consider attaching a short release cord (without loop) to quick-release shackles to make them easier to open. Other equipment • Fit Windex, wind instruments, aerials etc. at the mast-head if the mast can be stepped without damaging them. Alternatively, fit this vulnerable equipment afterwards. • Reeve the flag halyards to lower spreaders.
Stopper-knot (figure-of-eight).Snap shackle with release line. NB! Make sure that the Furlex halyard swivel is level with the sail feed before you raise the mast. Otherwise the swivel can slide down along the forestay extrusion and damage the sail feed and the person holding the Furlex bundle. 19