Pull the bite through the first loop and tighten 9. This book is one of our favorites for its breakdown of everyday work skills and the easiest onthejob solutions that make us all happy. Step raise the sail all the way to the top of the mast. And for those of you not in the entertainment business, 90 percent of the information is applicable to other trades that use rigging, such as construction, mining, material handling, logging, longshore work, cranes, and industrial rigging. Sailing, sports, recreation, sunfish restoration and.
Way more information than you ever wanted on how to fell a tree. Sunfish sunfish race sunfish rigging manual 1 parts of the hull 2 parts of the sail 3 sunfish mast kit 4 bailer installation 5 ratchet block installation 6 attaching the sail to the booms standard 7 attaching the sail to the booms race 8 rigging the outhaul race 9 rigging the cunningham race 10 stepping the mast. Everything you wanted to know about sunfish sailing them, sailing them well, sailing them fast, racing them, cruising them, rowing them, and having fun. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. The 4th edition of the rigging handbook maintains its previous reputation as a clear, wellillustrated reference book for millwrights, rigging professionals, crane operators, or anyone that is involved with rigging and hoisting operations. Project muse stage rigging handbook, third edition. Jan 23, 2016 if you own a daysailer or weekend cruiser and you just want add a few rigging upgrades to your sailboat, those arent the books for you. Be sure to remove any bubble wrap and plastic coating before rigging.
As former world champions eduardo cordero and i feel compelled to support the sunfish class. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Sunfish sunfish race sunfish rigging manual 1 parts of the hull 2 parts of the sail 3 sun. Step 14 secure the sail using a cleat hitch, coil the halyard and secure the coil under the halyard. It features a very flat, board like hull carrying a lateen sail mounted to an unstayed mast. With practice, a sunfish can be rigged and launched within 5 to ten minutes. Download published articles and papers for a variety of riggingrelated issues and clancy rigging products. It is used in many rigging training programs offered by technical.
The sunfish owners manual is a one stop resource for the worlds most popular sailboat. With clear, concise rigging process explanations, along with detailed diagrams and charts, this handbook or manual is the only crane and rigging reference youll ever need. However, many of these workers perform rigging as a part of their regular work routine. Eyelet allows the outhaul to be tied o smooth sunfish boom cap. Super sunfish rigging instructions sunfish manuals. Arena rigging is the first of donovans books to be featured in our list of top five. Whether youre looking to upgrade to a new sail, or need new line, masts or booms, west coast sailing has the sunfish sailboat parts youre looking for.
Sailfish sailboat wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The book discusses all aspects of entertainment rigging. I own a 1977 super sunfish with recreational and race rigging. The sunfish is a personal size, beach launched sailing dinghy. Inside there are chapters on the history of the sunfish, and illustrated chapters on how to buy, rig, sail, maintain, restore, store, transport and sell the sunfish. This handbook provides concise, simple answers to rigging questions that may otherwise appear complex in nature. Hold longer part of rope in one hand and the other end the bite in the other hand 1. Ipts crane and rigging training manual is the first choice for many trade colleges and apprenticeship programs. Parts of the sail sunfish mast kit bailer installation ratchet block installation attaching the sail to the booms standard attaching the sail to the booms race page 2 congratulations on the purchase of your new sunfish. The content of the pnnl hoisting and rigging manual was derived from the hanford site hoisting and rigging manual doerl9236. This helps keep the sail over the boat when it is raised. Community of sunfish sailors discussing sailing, racing, rigging, and repairs. Sunfish sailboat rigging instructions original paperwork 2005 vanguard. Motorized rigging manually operated counterweight systems have been used in schools and theatres for over 80 years.
Sunfish running rigging sheets halyard line sailboat kit. You can download an owners manual rigging guide at the. Keeping the sail over the boat avoids hitting other boats or people with the booms and makes it easier to attach the. Referred to by many as the best crane and rigging book in north america, this indispensable. Training manual are essential resources for anyone who moves heavy loads. Im happy to announce that my latest ebook doityourself small sailboat rigging is available for purchase starting today.
This is the standard boom bullet block for sunfish that includes the eyestrap and rivets. Blue exorcist vol 11, boeing 737 structural repair manual 200, and many other ebooks. We have made it easy for you to find a pdf ebooks without any digging. Permission was given to the hanford site hoisting and rigging committee to use and reproduce portions of standards and information from the following sources. Whether youre looking to upgrade to a new sail, or need new line, masts or booms, west coast sailing has the. This plastic cap mounts to the outer end of the sunfish boom. This book is considered by many as the standard field reference for rigging. Bring bite back up the loop, while leaving another loop 3.
Used sunfish sailboat rigging kit with interlocking eyebolts assorted. The rigging handbook 2nd edition is a reference guide that contains 168 pages in 6 easytouse sections, with over 180 illustrations and data tables. Finished up and rigged wave to make sure we knew where all her bits were. The actthe act is designed to provide a broad framework, which allows employers, and employeesto be flexible in their approach to achieving the standards set in the legislation. I am selling my sunfish with all the rigging including original sunfish trailer. Handbook 4th edition bechtel rigging handbook pdf rigging handbook free download free rigging handbooks osha rigging manual free crane rigging training manuals rigging and lifting handbook rigging books free downloads. This book will help learners gain an insight into the equipment used to. Rigging a sunfish continued step 12 lead the end of the halyard through the fairlead just to starboard of the mast. Lets go sailing step 1 point the bow of the boat into the wind. Since the 1950s, there has been no better way to play on the water than in a sunfish.
This lever can easily be released in order to adjust the positioning of the gooseneck on the lower boom. Thanks but i need a book cause iwant to give it as a gift. I have had several of them down through the years and have found them easy to teach folk sailing. Amf alcort sunfish rigging instructions pdf download. The sunfish class provides perhaps the most widely attractive one design racing on a world class level. This book will help learners gain an insight into the equipment used to complete the task safely and efficiently. Users will appreciate the simple layout, organization and detailed illustrations provided in this.
Respirator fit check personal protective equipment july 23, 2019. The information book has the background material to assist learners in understanding the principles of the tasks they are doing. These are great boats that are easy to learn and race. Gudgeon traveler daggerboard well automatic bailer cockpit hiking strap drain plug coaming bullseye fairlead mast step horn cleat bow handle stern congratulations on the purchase of your new sunfish. View and download amf alcort sunfish rigging instructions online. Get faster international sunfish class association. Page 1 rigging manual parts of the hull gofast tip number one. Sunfish sailboat, repair, restoration, new style rudder conversion, inspection port, sunfish owners manual. Shawn, the sunfish uses a modern lateen, which has an additional spar along the foot of the sail, similar to the crab claw sail traditionally used on the proa ones that shunt. Goals of this manual are to help members understand who can use club sunfish when they can be used where to find things. A wealth of information, brochures, posters, manuals, extensive history, how to fix. I understand the race setup is either similar to, or identical to the laser rig.
Safety considerations for sandblasting november 3, 2018. It features a very flat, board like hull carrying a lateen sail mounted to an unstayed mast sunfish was developed by alcort, inc. Alcort original sunfish how could you not sail one of these back in the day. Rigging safety manual osha safety manual health and. The ten commandments of good safety habits august 21, 2019. I have had several of them down through the years and have found them easy to teach folk. Snark sailboat sailing manual millions have learned to sail in a snark sailboat. Since 1968, west marine has grown to over 250 local stores, with knowledgeable associates happy to assist. Personal fall arrest and fall restraint systems august 20, 2018.
Rigging safety guide forward experienced mechanical construction and service workers are experts in pipefitting, plumbing, or mechanical service work, but not necessarily in rigging. See our recommended books that cover rigging, backstage safety, and other related topics. How to rig a sunfish sailboat by ben zhang on prezi. Also located on the sunfish pro lower boom are two outhaul clam cleats figure 6. The load being raised or lowered scenery, curtains, or lights is counterbalanced by an arbor loaded with the correct amount of steel weights, as shown below. Is anyone aware of any resources that explain how to set up and use the race option on this sunfish. Users will appreciate the simple layout, organization and detailed illustrations provided in this edition of the rigging handbook, with its concise.
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