Harken 394 User Manual

INSTALLATION SHEET

394, 433 Dinghy Clew Hook

N15W24983 Bluemound Road • Pewaukee, WI 53072 U.S.A.

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Strictly follow all instructions to avoid an accident, damage to
your vessel, personal injury or death. See www.harken.com
for additional safety information.

Install Dinghy Clew Hook

Use provided line to tie clew hook to
boom with open end of hook point­ing to port (see photo below). Wrap
line around boom and through clew
hook three times. Tie a very tight
“square knot.” Tape ends close to
knot. Line may stretch with time. Retie
as needed. Lead outhaul line through
closed loop of hook as shown at right
and lead the outhaul line down the
starboard side as shown at right.

Hook-/Unhook Sail

Hooking Sail: Ease vang
and outhaul. Lift boom and
pass hook through clew
grommet. First trim outhaul
and then vang.
Un-Hooking Sail: Ease vang
and outhaul. Lift boom with
your right hand and push
hook out with your left hand.

Add Block to Dinghy Clew Hook

To add more outhaul
power, attach Harken
404 block to hook “eye”.

To install, slip block onto
straight end of hook.
Position at eye as shown.
Reeve outhaul line as
shown in photo below.

Tip: Spray boom with dry lubricant like McLube® to make outhaul adjustment
easier.

Maintenance

Flush block and hook frequently with fresh water.

Warranty

For additional safety, maintenance and warranty information see
www.harken.com/manuals or the Harken

®

catalog.

Printed in USA. 4203 9-13