Here, you’ll find detailed information on rigging, repairing, and upgrading your Mutineer. Simply click the link to open a PDF in a new window, which you can easily print for quick reference.
If you complete a project not covered in this guide, please consider documenting the process and including photos. Send your submission to mutineer15web@gmail.com and we’ll be happy to publish it here to help others!
Note: for items with no links, I am looking for them and will update them as they are found.
Rigging
How to Engage the Hyfield Lever
How to Step the Mast with Tube Furling
Original Mutineer Manual 1972-1978
Original Texas Marine Industries Manual 1981-1982
Splicing Guide
Gib’s Mutineer Tuning Guide. Make your Mutineer sails fast!
Upgrades
Yarda and Jim’s Most Excellent Mutineer Refurb
Ernie French’s Spinnaker Pole Launcher
How to Beef Up Your Stock Rudderhead
Install Jib Sheet Block Tracks on Seat
Video: Jimmy Yurko’s Spinnaker Pole System
Rey Garza’s Upgrades to Jet Lag, 1981 TMI Rigged For Racing
Safety – Every Mutineer Should Have an Anchor
Satety – Mainsheet Block Nut Replacement
The Rudder Assembly Project
Tube-onTube to Wire Luff Jib Conversion
Upgrading the Roller Furler Attachement Point
General Maintenance
Road Warrior Trailer Maintenance
Trailer Maintenance Video
Mutineer Autopsy
*CAUTION* Disturbing Images and Descriptions