Owner`s manual

The mast should now be checked for rake.

Rake is the angle, either forward or aft, from vertical. Forward rake is to be avoided.

In calm conditions, if possible, hang a weight on the main halyard shackle and suspend it just

above the deck. The distance from the aft face of the mast to the halyard represents the

amount of rake and should be approximately 8"-10".

Rake is adjusted by moving the masthead in the required direction by use of the turnbuckles on

the backstay and forestay.

If your yacht is fitted with a furling gear on the forestay, it may be necessary to adjust the length

of the forestay by the use of linkplates.

Backstay tension should be high, to minimize forestay sag, without imparting too much fore and

aft bend in the mast.

(b) Tuning While Sailing

Select a day with steady winds, around 10 knots. When sailing close-hauled, sight up the luff

groove of the mast. If the mast falls off to leeward in the middle section, luff up and tighten up

on the windward lower and intermediate turnbuckles as necessary, noting the amount of

adjustment. Tighten the leeward lower and intermediate turnbuckles by the corresponding

amount. Sail close hauled on the other tack and check the luff-groove again. Repeat this

adjustment as necessary.

Your rig is now basically tuned. As you become more familiar with the yacht and her rig you

may want to do some find tuning. This may involve changing the amount of rake to optimize

weather helm, or imparting a limited amount of mast bend, by adjusting the relationship between

the fore and aft lower shrouds.

Remember that with a new boat the rig will "settle”

and some stretch will take place. It may be

necessary to recheck and repeat the tuning sequence. Ensure that all turnbuckles are pinned

or locked when tuning is finished.

7. POWER PLANT AND TRAMSMISSION

7.1 Engine

A Westerbeke W30 or W33 with Paragon hydraulic gearbox close-coupled to a Walter RV1O V-

drive with 2:1 reduction ratio. For full details of the engine please refer to Westerbeke Technical

manual sent out with every CS 36. Read this manual carefully.

Engine Compartment Ventilation

An air exhaust blower is fitted to exhaust hot air from the engine compartment. It starts and

stops when the key is turned to “on" from the "run" position. The air is exhausted via flexible

trunking through a vent on the after side of the cockpit coaming.