Sailworks Retro Quick Start Manual
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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
Problem: “I keep getting slammed forward; the sail seems to pitch me to the front of my board.”
Solution: • Move the mast step forward to give more leverage over the rig.
• Pull the downhaul more, or pull a bit on the outhaul to stabilize the sail shape better.
Problem: “I can’t pull the downhaul very far.”
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F I R S T T I M E R I G G I N G
size
optimum luff
optimum boom
weight
#
ideal
MCS
IMCS
alternative
MCS
IMCS
m2
(cm/ft)
(cm/ft)
(kg/lbs)
btns
mast
curve %
stiffness
mast
curve%
stiffness
4.5
422/13'10"
154/5'1"
3.30/7.25
5
EPX 400
12.0
18.0
430
12.0
18 - 23
5.0
440/14'5"
163/5'4"
3.50/7.75
6
XR 430
12.0
21.5
460
12.0
18 - 23
5.5
455/14'11"
173/5'8"
3.65
5 T E N S I O N T H E S BT ’ S
(Streamlined Batten Tensioners)
The battens are tensioned using the hex-key tool
found under the strap above the tack handle.
Insert the hex-key into the cap screw inside the
SBT at the leech end of each batten. Turn the
hex-key to the right (clockwise) to tighten.
Tension the battens
JUST until the
wrinkles across the
b
G e t t i n g t h e m o s t f r o m y o u r g e a r
• If it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t. A well-tuned rig should be effortless to sail. Don’t be afraid to make changes and explore different settings.
• When you have found settings - (boom length, mast base length, boom height, mast step position, downhaul and outhaul position)- t
