I was wondering why I couldn't access the archives. I thought it was just me. Is the archive intentionally "locked down"? If so, I think I know why. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Kidd" <jk@yosemite.net> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2002 1:06 AM Subject: M15 Rigging Information Steve, Since the M-boat archives are (hopefully, temporarily) "locked down" we can't refer you to that source right now... so here's the abridged rigging procedure for the M-15. Make sure all halyards, shrouds, topping lifts, etc., are untangled and in place and that all stays, shrouds, halyards, etc., are properly attached to the mast. Attach the bottom fittings of the shrouds to the chain plates (I leave my shrouds attached while trailering or in storage). Position the mast in the mast crutch on the transom and in the mast plate (tabernacle?) on the cabin top. Insert bolt through plate and mast. Close sliding hatch so you have a place to stand. Walk or lift the mast to vertical position. Shrouds will tension and keep it from swaying side-to-side. It helps to have someone make sure all lines are clear as you raise the mast -- they have a tendency to catch on deck and/or trailer fittings. When mast is vertical, have helper apply forward pressure while you fit forestay clevis over bow fitting and insert pin/keeper ring. After that, everything is basically straightforward. Slide gooseneck boom fitting into mast slot. Run downhaul line through gooseneck ring and back down to cleat on mast side. Attach topping lift (if supplied) and mainsheet. Insert battens in mainsail and attach mainsail to halyard, boom and mast. Attach reef lines through mainsail cringles. Snap on jib hanks, attach jib halyard and run jib sheets around shrouds to cleats on cabin top. Make sure centerboard pennant is up and secure before launching. Centerboard will hang up on trailer if the board is not secure. If you attach rudder before launching, be certain to secure kick-up rudder in up position. It has a tendency to fall down and drag while launching. Internal elastic bungee usually don't do an adequate job of holding it up. Don't get in a hurry, make sure everything is where you want it before launching. Of course, watch out for overhead wires, limbs, etc. when driving to the launch ramp. Don't detach the trailer winch line until your transom is almost in the water. Your boat could slide backwards off the trailer on a steep ramp. Each boat is a little bit different and these rigging steps are just the basics. Above all, have fun, think as you work, and remember that you have to do this a few times before it becomes less than overwhelming. Allow extra time for all those admirers who are certain to stop by to ask questions about your beautiful boat. If you need any further help, just let us know. Joe Kidd M-15 #207 "Poco A Poco"