Harken 7000 Carbo Racing Foil - Manual (Page 3)

Unit 0, 1, 2, 3 Carbo Racing Foil 3
Pre-Assembly
1. Lay Out Foil
Unroll foil and let it relax for a day
or so before installing.
2. Feeder Height
Measure 110 cm (42") from deck
and mark stay.
Measure exposed portion of stay from
underside of terminal aloft to mark made
in Step 2. Deduct 127 mm (5") for upper
spacer tube.
Mark foil using measurement from Step 3.
CUT TOP END ONLY. Don't cut bottom of
foil with Harken labels and feeder hole.
Cut upper end of foil with hacksaw.
5. Trim Cap Hole
Place foil so side grooves face up.
Slip cap on foil so split end is over groove
and large hole faces up.
Tip: Trim cap holes are different diameters.
Make sure 5 mm (3/16") drill bit fits
through hole and foil-side grooves face up.
Squeeze cap with pliers. Keep drill straight
and drill a 5 mm (3/16") hole part way
through foil. Remove cap and finish
drilling. Check fit of trim cap, screw,
and barrel nut. Adjust hole as needed.
Make sure headstay is taut on boat
or stretched taut on ground before
installation.
4. Cutting Foil
3. Foil Length
Attach tape measure to halyard.