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CATANA SAS - Zone Technique du Port - 66140 CANET EN ROUSSILLON (FRANCE)
e - mail: [email protected] - Tel 33 (0)4 68 80 13 13 - Fax 33 (0)4 68 80 13 19
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.
Aside from these periodic checks, it is imperative that the following elements are changed every 10
years or every 20,000 miles (whichever comes first).
Please refer to the terms and conditions of your insurance policy.
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Capshrouds
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Lower shrouds
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Forestay
13.2 Running rigging
The ropes which make up the running rigging are made of textile fibres which need to be continually
checked due to their sensitivity to ultra-violet light. Rinsing them in fresh water after every trip at sea will
extend their life expectancy as well as improve their handling by reducing the amount of salt which can
dry within the fibres.
13.3 Mast
Before first use:
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Check the fixings of the masthead antennas.
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It is essential to check the insulation of any antenna, particularly the VHF and radar when
transmitting to avoid any risk of rapid deterioration of the spars.
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Inspect the rigging, split pins, and locking systems of bottlescrews and clevis pins.
Daily:
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The mast foot and the lower part of the mast itself are subject to spray, so must be rinsed daily
to avoid a build-up of salt on any of the parts. All moving parts or parts where there is friction,
such as sheaves or gooseneck fitting must also be rinsed daily.
Monthly:
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Any parts which are subject to friction (gooseneck fitting, sheaves, cars etc.) must be lubricated
with a suitable product (Teflon-based).
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Check that sheaves are free to turn and check for any wear.
Annually, before the start of the season:
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Check the fixings for the masthead antennas.
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Check the insulation of the antennas, particularly the VHF and radar when transmitting.
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Inspect the mast and fixings around any welds and where any deck hardware is attached.
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Inspect the mainsail mast track and the batten cars.
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Inspect the mast foot to check for any wear on the base.
