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CATANA SAS - Zone Technique du Port - 66140 CANET EN ROUSSILLON (FRANCE)
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13. RIGGING
To limit the risk of capsize, the sail area should be reduced in accordance with the wind strength but also
factors such as:
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Sea state
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Comfort and crew ability
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Entering and leaving port
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Gusty conditions or fog
Standing rigging
Daily:
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After every sail, all the lower parts of the standing rigging should be rinsed with fresh water (shrouds,
forestay and diamond stay).
Monthly
:
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All the swages should be inspected so as to determine the condition of the wires. It is essential to
check that there are no broken strands and that the wire is aligned with the body of the swage or
terminal. The strands (the individual stainless-steel lines which make up the wire) must be in
perfect condition.
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Check the split pins and locking screws on the bottlescrews and clevis pins.
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Check the fixing point of the forestay and all the elements securing it: clevis pin, nut, split pin,
struts.
Annually:
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A full inspection of the standing rigging must be carried out by a rigger. This inspection must include
a visual check along the length of each wire so as to detect any wear or marks which could lead to a
deterioration of the condition of the wire or its components.
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An inspection of each of the anchoring points of the standing rigging must be carried out to check
their integrity and that there is no deformation, bends or dents.
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The bottlescrews must be greased every year. Unscrew each bottlescrew in symmetrical fashio n on
the rigging (starboard/port) several turns, grease the threads with a Teflon-based grease and
retighten the bottlescrew to the original setting. Check the split pins and locking screws of the
bottlescrews.
In the event of a broken strand, the wire must be immediately replaced.
Lifespan:
The whole of the standing rigging is guaranteed for 12 months from the date the mast is stepped.
After this period, the standing rigging should be the subject of regular inspection.
CAUTION
The wind instrument must be regularly checked
