We Pulled Our Mast… Then the Problems Started
15 de março de 2026 · 10 min · 792 visualizações · Netherlands
Crew secures mast as crane lifts it onto sailboat.
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Erin and Marie of the Baltic Yachts 42 DP *Breeze* replaced their 43-year-old standing rigging at Breskens Rigging in the Netherlands after discovering cracks in their turnbuckles during a previous season in Finland.▶ 3:40 Peter and Sasa of Breskens Rigging removed the 1,100-pound mast to install new rod rigging, but encountered fitment issues with replacement tangs that required honing the mast holes.▶ 1:49 The team also rejected four new turnbuckles purchased the previous year due to excessive play, necessitating an overnight order from BSI.▶ 4:12 While the mast was down, the crew serviced the aluminum spar with Mr. Woody's wax to mitigate corrosion.▶ 2:38 Simultaneously, a refrigeration technician diagnosed an intermittent compressor blockage, requiring a full fridge replacement.▶ 4:47 The crew also performed recurring maintenance on chain plate leaks while waiting for parts.▶ 7:34 The project concluded with the re-stepped mast and new refrigeration system installed.▶ 9:18 Replacing aging standing rigging prevents catastrophic failure, but requires flexibility for unexpected component incompatibilities and supply chain delays.
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