This service is carried out eight to nine years after the initial mast
stepping.
This involves an initial pre-service evaluation of the rigging based on
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. In some cases existing rods can be re-used
subject to results of full NDT testing.
Service at this period includes:
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Pre-service rig check to evaluate replacement requirements and how the service might best be conducted. The assessment is undertaken 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 fittings. |
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Replace diagonals, re-head fore, aft and verticals where possible or otherwise replace. |
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Service all 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 Rig Log. |
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