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The crew of a Cape George 38 steps the mast for the first time following a four-year refit.1:20 Before lifting the mast, the owners place a 1979 silver Canadian dollar under the mast step as a traditional good-luck token.1:51 The project involves moving the chain plates from inside the bulwarks to the exterior, which creates uncertainty regarding the fit of the existing standing rigging.3:31 During the lift, the crew discovers the turnbuckles are maxed out and the rigging is slightly too short to secure all stays properly.12:23 They successfully attach the backstay, forestay, and cap shrouds to stabilise the mast, but the lower shrouds remain disconnected.11:34 The crew uses the temporary installation to measure the exact length required for new wire, confirming that the mast position shift necessitates custom-length standing rigging.12:18 The mast remains secured for a sheltered sea trial while the crew prepares to order replacement cables.14:11

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