This service is carried every four to five years after the initial mast
stepping.
This involves an initial pre-service evaluation of the rigging, based upon
previous service history and a “mast in” rig check, up to six months prior
to the service. The mast is then lifted from the yacht and the rigging
stripped and cleaned. At this stage re-heading of all diagonals and
fore and aft rigging is recommended. All rod heads (not re-headed)
and fittings will be cleaned, polished and non destructive testing (NDT)
performed. Further re-heading may be required subject to the results of
NDT.
Service at this period includes:
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Pre-service rig check to evaluate what is required and how it might best be carried out whilst the mast is still stepped. |
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Strip and clean all fittings and polish the rod heads once the mast is down. |
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NDT of all rods and fittings. |
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Re-heading of all diagonals and fore and aft rods and other rods if required. |
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Manufacture of custom fittings to compensate for length loss of rods as necessary. |
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Replace or refurbish all terminals to suit the new cold heads. |
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Service all other fittings and replace where necessary. |
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Visually inspect and proof test. Refer to composite cable
recommendations. |
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Re-tune the mast once stepped. |
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Update the Rig Log. |
