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Professional riggers perform a comprehensive inspection on a Moody 45, emphasizing the importance of identifying vertical cracks in swaged fittings, which indicate structural failure.23:53 The inspection process begins at deck level, checking pins and connections before ascending the mast.17:20 During the climb, the rigger identifies dry, ungreased stainless steel bearings in the masthead swivel and a damaged upper foil section caused by a halyard wrap.18:25 The rigger advises keeping feet on the mast and knees away from shrouds to prevent entrapment.21:05 Separately, technicians at the Yacht Rigger address a corroded saildrive on a Beneteau 50 caused by missing sacrificial zincs, requiring custom aluminum fabrication and epoxy repair.12:00 Electrical upgrades on the same vessel include replacing MRBF fuses with Class T fuses, installing a battery-to-battery charger for lithium banks, and troubleshooting a loose negative lug.1:32 The team also prepares a hardtop for a Beneteau Swift Trawler, installing rails for solar panels and mounting instrumentation including radar, nav lights, and Starlink.7:11

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