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fitting for tightness, and for corrosion which may have begun in the
screw holes. Make certain that no bronze, brass, or iron fastenings are
used on the aluminum as the two metals are incompatible and galvanic
corrosion will start at once.
Check the tang fittings of the lower shrouds and the base mounts of the
spreaders as you proceed up the mast. Carefully check all tangs,
straps, and fittings at the masthead.
Examine the main and jib halyard sheaves for signs of wear or needed
maintenance. If you see anything that looks at all unusual, ask your
dealer or local boatyard for assistance. Booms should also be inspected
carefully, with particular attention to gooseneck fittings, sheet
blocks, and bails. The combination bow and stern light should also be
checked. It is good practice to change the bulbs every year as a mid-
season failure is very difficult to correct. Record bulb sizes and
carry spares aboard your boat.
The spreaders that support the upper shrouds should be inspected. They
are designed to angle slightly upward to best support the mast in
column. The inboard and outboard ends should be covered with chafe tape
or spreader boots to prevent tearing sails or halyards. DO NOT sail
with defective spreaders, spar, or hardware. We do not recommend that a
spar be left stepped all winter, especially in northern climates where
the boat may only be used for 1/2 year.
STANDING RIGGING
Standing rigging consists of shrouds and stays which support the mast in
an upright position. Running rigging is used to hoist or trim sails.
Standing rigging requires attention, as failure could result in the loss
of a mast. Lack of attention, poor tensioning, or improper maintenance
are the causes of most rigging failures.
Before stepping your mast each season, inspect all standing rigging
thoroughly. Starting at the top of the mast, systematically check each
upper shroud and stay tang and be certain that each clevis pin is
secured with a properly placed cotter pin with its ends bent over. Wipe
down each shroud and stay with bronze wool dipped in a solution of water
and mild detergent. The bronze wool will catch any broken wire in the
rigging, calling attention to potential trouble; use bronze wool as
unlike steel wool it will not leave particles to rust and soil your
sails. Follow the bronze wool with a piece of terrycloth sprayed with a
water-dispersing agent, such as CRC or WD-40.
Next, see that the spreaders are firmly fastened in place, and that the
upper shrouds are locked in place on the grooved end of the spreader
with a short length of stainless steel wire. You should use a spreader
boot or some other form of chafing gear to protect your sails from the
spreader tip. Check the mast tangs, clevis pins, and cotter pins for
the lower shrouds as outlined above for upper shrouds and stays.
Prior to stepping the mast, be sure that halyards are properly reeved.
Tradition indicates that the main halyard's hauling part is always
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