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The Yacht Rigger facility in Saint Petersburg, Florida, operates as a multi-departmental marine service center housed entirely within a compound of shipping containers.0:51 The site includes specialized workshops for rigging, electrical systems, metal fabrication, and woodworking. The rigging department utilizes a Wire Technic A350 swaging machine capable of handling wire up to 5/8-inch or 16 millimeters.7:36 The metal fabrication shop features welding stations, a lathe, and a Bridgeport mill for custom aluminum and stainless steel projects.13:18 The facility also maintains a dedicated space for fiberglass work, including the production of lightweight custom hardtops for catamarans like the Leopard 48.9:35 Retail operations stock Rainman water makers, Arco Zeus alternators, and a wide inventory of Blue Wave hardware and various cordage, including Dyneema and Technora lines.5:03 While the compound is not directly on the water, the business utilizes nearby waterfront slips for client vessels requiring mast removal or refits.14:59 The site also houses a studio for media production and administrative offices.15:41

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