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PROCEDURE FOR FITTING THE RIGGINGAND STEPPING THE MASTThank you for the interest you have shown in the Sparcraftbrand. This document offers some advice to ensure that themast and rigging installation goes well. So that you can followthe recommended procedure it gives a step by stepaccount from unpacking the mast to its first use. This adviceis a guide only and is not intended to replace the services ofa professional.In short, there are several types of rig:- masthead rig: The forestay is attached to the topof the mast;- fractional rig: the forestay is attached below thetop of the mast (9/10 or 7/8 of the way up themast for example);- with one, two or more sets ofspreaders, which may beswept-back (fig.2) orin-line (“in the axis”);FIG. 2Swept-back spreaders:angling of spreaders in relationto the axis of the mast- continuous (guided shrouds,the opposite which are not fixed to the tip of thespreaders) or on the contrary, discontinuous(section 5.3 and 5.4);- the mast may be fitted to the deck or keelstepped (fig1).These various types of rig require different installationsand adjustments (see sections 5.3 and 13).We have dedicated section 12 to catamaran rigs.FIG. 1 - planted mast(fitted to the keel)N.B. For furling masts please consult the relevantinstructionsREMINDER AND CHECKS DURING THE PROCEDURE: see the end ofthis documentwww.sparcraft.com / 1