Question for all the rigging experts out there:
When I step the mast complete with new standing rigging what is the process for seizing the shrouds to the spreaders? Should the seizing wire be tight to the shroud to lock it in or should it be loose enough to allow the wire to slide if it needs to?
The spreader tips are slightly worn from the obvious movement of the wire. If the seizing needs to be tight, do you do this after the mast is stepped and rigging tensioned? Obviously a trip aloft is in order.... I guess the same question goes for spreader boots, on the ground or after step?
Lastly, is it recommended or worth it to use a short section of tubing, like piece of those long split things that protect the genoa from chafing, right where the wire contacts the spreader tip?
Thanks all! RT
When I step the mast complete with new standing rigging what is the process for seizing the shrouds to the spreaders? Should the seizing wire be tight to the shroud to lock it in or should it be loose enough to allow the wire to slide if it needs to?
The spreader tips are slightly worn from the obvious movement of the wire. If the seizing needs to be tight, do you do this after the mast is stepped and rigging tensioned? Obviously a trip aloft is in order.... I guess the same question goes for spreader boots, on the ground or after step?
Lastly, is it recommended or worth it to use a short section of tubing, like piece of those long split things that protect the genoa from chafing, right where the wire contacts the spreader tip?
Thanks all! RT
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