Rigging inspection, setting and replacement
Why check your rig ?
Performance, reliability and above all safety of the yacht and its crew depend directly on the condition of the mast and rigging. Not well known and difficult to access, it is too often overlooked.
Manufacturers of rigging are unanimous, announcing an average lifespan of 10 years, and recommend a visual inspection once a year and full service (mast out) every 6 to 10 years. After this period, many insurance companies do not cover for the hardware or physical damage.
Alternative Performance Yachting inspects, adjusts or replaces your rigging.
Dismantling and checking any type of furler
A 6 years old rigging. The spreader bend is welded by corrosion, level C inspection
Cleaning and inspection of wires and strands
Rigging adjustment
Checking rod heads and fitting, level C inspection
Visual check of the mast, level A and B inspection
Your boat is over 10 years old!
Manufacturers and some insurance companies do not endorse a mast over 10 years old.
- What are the risks ?
- abnormal wear, break starter,
- clusters of corrosion, dismasting,
- no longer be covered by your insurance
Rigging inspection, setting and replacement
Rigging inspection in 40 steps,
3 levels of inspection :
Level
A
visual inspection
mast in
once a year
Level
B
visual inspection
mast in - jack down
every 5 years
Level
C
full service
mast out
every 6 to 10 years
After each inspection, a comprehensive report including pictures will be provided.
If the rig requires more than checking, the cost of the inspection will be deducted.
