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When a Mast Comes Down (Pt.1 of 3) | Episode 1 | The On Deck Channel
29 April 2023 · 16 min · 1K views · St. Petersburg
What this video covers
A professional rigging team removes the mast from a 1998 Lagoon 470 catamaran to facilitate a complete standing and running rigging replacement.1:29 The boat owner, who has lived aboard for four years, intends to perform a DIY overhaul of the mast-mounted equipment, including installing new LED lighting, a modern wind instrument, a VHF antenna, and radar.6:27 During the teardown, the rigger emphasises the importance of labelling all standing rigging wires to ensure accurate reproduction of lengths and sizes.8:18 The process includes inspecting sheaves for smooth rotation, cleaning ball-bearing mainsail cars with soap and water, and applying Tef-Gel to all stainless steel fasteners to prevent anodic corrosion in the aluminium mast.10:06 The team also recommends replacing all internal wiring with tinned marine-grade cable and ensuring it remains inside the mast conduit to prevent slapping.14:31 This maintenance cycle provides a rare opportunity to access components that are otherwise difficult to service while the rig is stepped.8:45
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