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Thunder Tiger Victoria
Mainsail
Tack and
Head Attachment Modification
In
order to facilitate rapid removal and installation of the mast and boom
for transportation, a slight modification to the mainsail tack
attachment is made. Rather than tying the rigging string directly to the
mainsail tack with "TYPE B" knots, and using "TYPE
C" knots at the cleats, a snap is installed at the mainsail tack
and head attachment points and "TYPE B" knots are used at the
cleats.
This permits the mainsail
to be easily removed and the tension adjusted at the cleat. Furthermore,
the "TYPE B" knot at the cleat is easily lifted off the cleat
if the mast needs to be removed.
Tie
a length of rigging string to a snap and attach the snap to the mainsail
head attachment point. Attach the other end of the rigging string
through the mast top and onto the cleat per the manufacturer's
instructions.
Sheet Control
Rigging
All of the new rigging
for the modified Victoria can be most easily understood by studying the
photographs. Notice that the steering wheel assembly has been removed to
prevent fouling of lines. Also, the top edges of the two black winches
have been trimmed flush with lower body diameter to prevent the sheets
from getting caught under them.
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