8■ CAUTION: Handle stabilizer with
bridle ring to prevent possible injury from
pinching action between the stops of the
stabilizer wings.
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■ Insert retrieval line through the attachment hole by entering from
top. Tie a figure 8 knot below leaving a 4" (10cm) tail and tie an
additional single knot on the end for security as shown.
Cleat off other end of line to center cleat “c”.
■ Attach depth control line using a bowline
knot passing through bridle ring of stabilizer
making sure bridle lines are not crossed.
Inspect for line wear before each use.
■ Attach sacrificial zincs
(not included) through
holes as shown
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10
pull
ends
until
tight
Minimum
Depth
10' (3M)
■ For best performance, retrieval line should be
adjusted tight enough so that the stabilizer remains
6-8 feet from hull but not so tight as to inhibit
stabilizer action.
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6-8 feet
■ Using the depth control line, adjust depth of stabilizer so bridle
ring of stabilizer is at least 10' (3M) below water surface,
preferably 15' to 20' deep, and cleat off at center cleat “c”.
Important: Insure stabilizer never touches ocean floor
■ Thread other end of depth
control line up through
under side of outboard
end of outrigger and cleat
off at center cleat "c".
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