Sailing Catalpa · vidéo

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The crew of the ketch Catalpa performs a deck and rigging refit while hauled out in a Mexican boatyard. After repairing water-damaged deck sections with KiwiGrip, the owners address corroded boom attachment points by drilling and tapping new holes for 5/16-inch bolts, using a drill-tap bit to ensure proper thread engagement.3:42 The standing rigging, manufactured by Hemmer Marine in Queensland, Australia, is fitted to the masts on-site.5:57 To ensure accuracy before the mast-stepping process, the crew lays out the new cables alongside the old ones to verify lengths.5:40 A professional rigger, Memo, traveled from Puerto Vallarta to oversee the rig inspection and installation.11:16 The project also includes installing new running rigging from Precision Sails and preparing for the addition of Lumitec spreader lights.11:59 The vessel remains in the yard awaiting space to maneuver the mast into position.10:43

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