J8B Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 Hi, I recently purchased maricat #442 in South Australia, which I presume is a Mk1, and an having trouble figuring out where all the parts go. I have never sailed before so it's all a learning experience, but studying images and video's I've found on the net I think I have figured out where most things go. The part I've having trouble figuring out is what I think is the downhaul, and how it is supposed to be connected to the boom. One part I can tell goes into the end of the boom and slots into the sailtrack on the mast, but the other three pulleys I have no idea where they should be atatched and where the rope should run. Does anyone have a photos of where these should be connected to? Also I attached the end of the mail sail as per the second image. Is that correct and is the boom the right way around there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 The top photo is 2 parts, downhaul and vang, they both attach to the bottom of the mast, the adjustable part with the gooseneck fits into the mast and boom front, then attach the other adjustable part to the boom fitting 25/30cm back from gooseneck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 2nd photo correct, and your boat is a Mk1. any advice, Darcy 0243591729 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J8B Posted November 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 Thanks Darcy, much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J8B Posted January 7 Author Report Share Posted January 7 I think I have the downhaul ok now, thanks for that. I now have a query on the mainsheet rops and pulleys. I have attached as shown, but I have a spare single pulley that I don;t know where it goes? It was attached to the main sheet rope along with the triple pulleys so I presume it should go somewhere? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 It is to keep the main sheet on the boat, attach it to the tramp or base of mast, anywhere forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J8B Posted January 18 Author Report Share Posted January 18 Thanks Darcy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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