Hobie 18 SX - Manual (Page 17)

10. Attach the three boom blocks to the hangers on the
boom. Secure the ratchet block to the top of the traveler
car. Thread the mainsheet through the blocks as shown
in Figure 37. Slip the other end of the mainsheet
through the traveler jam cleat, then guide the line
through the center of the traveler, and secure at the
dead eye on the back bar.
11. With only the main sail up tighten the shrouds. First
move the traveler car all the way over to the port side of
the back bar. Next pull the mainsheet in very hard. The
port shroud should be slack now and can be moved
down in the stay adjuster. Repeat this procedure for the
starboard shroud. Note: Tension on the shrouds must
be relieved before lowering the main sail. If you intend
to unstep the mast.
H18SX Downhaul Instructions
1. Using the twist shackle, attach the double block to the
sail luff grommet.
2. Tie off the downhaul line (10' of 3 /16" yt braid) to the
sail luff grommet.
3. Run the line through the cheek block on the left hand
side of the gooseneck yoke.
4. Continue to the double block, then to the cheek block
on the right hand side of the gooseneck yoke, then back
through the second sheave on the double block.
5. Tie off on mast downhaul cleat located below the
boom.
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Note: Old style mast rotator shown here.
Figure 37
Figure 36
Figure 35