Hi F16 folks,

I'm in the process of assembling Taipan #297. Since there aren't any "sisterships" or dealers within 2000+ miles of me, I need help assembling and rigging it ASAP! I've looked at all the photos I can find online, but still need help since certain items have been changed over time.

1. How is the spinnaker and the mid-pole snuffer
rigged? Photos or diagrams would be very helpful. I
need to figure out how to run the halyard and how to
brace the pole.

2. What is a good starting point for the spreader
rake--they were off the mast for shipping.

3. How are the dagger pull up lines rigged?

4. What is the line through the front crossbar that
exits at each end though a roller (barberhauler?)? There also a small line tied to it and running through the
beam--what is it for?

5. What is the line attached to the underside of each
end of the front crossbar and attached to a small
bungey? Righting line? How is it held up?

6. Is the pin in the mast step left in or removed
while sailing?

7. How hard should the beam bolts be torqued?

I have also emailed AHPC, but I don't want to wait one minute longer than I have to to get out on the water.

Please post or send me privately any photos, instruction, advice, tips, etc you've got!

The boat is beautiful, and the carbon blades and rudderstocks are unbelievably light.

[BTW Rick, as per your other post, I am very much looking forward to being able to sail the boat in all 4 modes depending on the situation.]