Episode #61: Standing Rigging, Thru-Hulls and Seacocks
17 June 2016 · 3 min · 15K views
What this video covers
Vince replaces four of the eight through-hulls and seacocks on his Moody 34.0:41 He cleans and seals the remaining four original fittings to ensure they are watertight.0:45 The raw water intake seacock, which includes a strainer to filter debris from engine cooling water, is identified for replacement with a new unit.0:57 The crew also removes the boat's old name in preparation for a renaming ceremony for Nervous- Starting Over!.2:19 Regarding the standing rigging, the mast, boom, forestay, backstay, and sidestays require inspection, specifically focusing on the chainplates.2:30 Because chainplate failure can lead to rig loss, the crew emphasises the necessity of accessible inspection points, noting that some chainplates are buried behind interior cabinetry.2:41 A professional rigger will perform a standing rigging inspection once the boat is launched, as climbing the mast while the vessel is on the hard presents a safety risk.3:10 The crew also identifies a baby stay as a component requiring future attention.3:18
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