WALSH MARINE
27.
OYSTER HERITAGE
12002/AF
Standing Rigging Masthead rig with forestay, babystay, cap shrouds, lowers, single backstay and removable inner stay. Terminated in swage terminals except for the removable inner stay which is terminated in norseman terminal. The removable inner stay is useful for storm jib etc. The securing when unused was good without the typical kinks to the wire having occurred due to poor securing and poor tightness. Chainplates of old type which penetrate the deck and often resulting in leaks from deck level. No significant leaks seen. Not inspectable beyond the covers due to many screws requiring to be unscrewed for access. In 1999 the standing rigging was replaced. According to the invoice this consisted of 1x19 stainless wire terminated in swage terminals with new chrome bronze riggings screws with integral toggle forks (Backstay, 2 x cap shrouds, 2 x lowers, 1 x babystay and new forestay and replacement top section of foil. The standing rigging is therefore 14 years of age. MECAL technical notice MTN 25-2 (Rig Inspections Sailing Vessels) requires for British Flag commercial yachts : Rig 10-15 Years Old
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Rig over 15 Years Old –
Riggers Inspection Report. Complete standing renewal of standing rigging advised at this point. Renewal of wires in pairs over several years is acceptable. Complete renewal of standing rigging required.
Often I am disappointed with the quality of stainless wire these days often it is Chinese and some of that is garbage with significant corrosion staining in one year or corrosion only one strand of the wire. So I am reluctant to advise replacement of this quality wire although it must be appreciated that the repeated loading of the wire underway For private yacht we will apply the MECAL technical note as follows in order to permit the reasonable possible use of this existing standing rigging. Full rig inspection required to be performed by competent rigger and certificate issued before launching. Rigger to make recommendations for repair or replacement if required. The rigger inspections to be continued at maximum every 5 years and if any deterioration or damage noted then rigger to be called to the boat. Loss of one wire when sailing can lose the entire rig.
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