AquaCraft King's Ransom - Manual (Page 5)

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3. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to install the screws
taped to the rigging in the area you are working on. Align the
rigging mount and screw the rigging to both the port and
starboard sides of the hull. Check the tension of the rigging
and adjust using the spacer washers provided in the kit. We
recommend you have the rigging snug but not tight.
NOTE: Take special note of which screws are taped to each
rigging. Some of the screws on the rigging are different
lengths and should not be switched.
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4. Cut another length of rigging string approx. 88 cm (34
1/2”). We will use this string to support the bowsprit from side
to side. Tie the string to the front eyelet on the side rigging
mounting block. Run the string through the lower pulley on
the front of the bowsprit. We suggest you go through the
pulley with another loop to help stabilize it. You will end up
tying the string to the opposite rigging mount eyelet on the
other side of the ship. If you like, place a small amount of glue
on the knots to help secure them.
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5. Next you will need to adjust the rigging of the small front
triangular sail (bowsprit sail). This sail is attached by three strings.
The front lower string should first feed through the upper front
boom pulley. Then these string (along with the rear lower string)
should feed through the lower mast pulley and be tied off around
the mast. The upper string should feed through the upper pulley
and also be tied off at the lower portion of the mast.
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6. Now we’re ready to attach our first large sail. Start by
removing the lock collar (tool provided in parts bag) from the top
of the sail boom and place the mounting wire thought the
mounting lug near the top of the mast. Re-install the lock collar.
Unroll the front large sail. Loosen the set screw on the lower
lock collar. Slide the collar away and slide the mounting wire
through the mounting lug on the lower mast. Re-attach the
collar and tighten.
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