Mounting Instructions

MOUNTING THE COOLNET HAMMOCK
One side of the Coolnet's head stretcher attaches to the mast or spinnaker pole ring. The other side is tied to a shroud. The body of the hammock may be run aft (and attached to the boom) or run forward (and tied to the forestay or cutterstay).

Directions for placement above cabin:
(free space next to boom is required)
1)The head (longer) stretcher bar has two stainless steel rings for connection points. With a short length of rope, attach one ring to the mast at boom level. A spinnaker pole ring or other hardware around the gooseneck may provide convenient attachment points.
2)Attach another line to the other head stretcher ring, and cinch this line to a shroud using a double clove hitch (essentially four half hitches around the shroud).
3)Take the shorter foot stretcher aft, over the cabin top, and tie a line from the foot ring to the boom. Direct this line over the top of the boom to gain additiona height, and firmly tighten, so the hammock is stretched horizontally. If available, a reefing bail makes a handy attachment point.

When an optimal position is located, the knots to the Coolnet's three connection rings may be replaced with carabiners. Leaving the mounting lines in place allows the hammock to be suspended or removed in three easy snaps.
The Coolnet may be similarly mounted to the mizzen.