[Public-List] Mast Rigging

[Gordon Laco]

I would recommend the best thing is to take the mast down.  Leaving it up in
the winter, particularly with slack standing rigging, will expose all
fittings to a tremendous amount of vibration wear.  I know leaving them up
is considered common practice now... But.....

Gord #426 Surprise


On 09/09/11 5:02 PM, "edward schroeder" <eddiediver at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Gordo (and others); When I was responsible for the Emotional Rescue #303, i
> used to loosen only the 3 stbd shrouds each Fall and then retighten only the 3
> stbd shrouds each Spring. I was under the impression that, due to cold weather
> shrinking, that would prevent the mast from being driven down onto the deck
> mast step.
>  
> Now that i am involved with the club's Hunter 34, I am not certain what to do.
> The Hunter Owner's Association website states that even many riggers do not
> know how to properly adjust the complex mast staying system. If we slacken off
> on only the shrouds connected to the chain plates will that keep the above
> deck rigging from being stressed due to cold shrinking?
>  
> Thanks for any and all recommendations.
>  
> Ed Schroeder
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