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top hat 25 rigging

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Created by thierry58 8 months ago, 28 Mar 2025
thierry58
15 posts
28 Mar 2025 10:09AM
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hi, is it possible to replace standing rigging whilst mast is in place,,one shroud at a time?
thx

wongaga
VIC, 653 posts
28 Mar 2025 4:59PM
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Yes, but you will be up and down the mast many many times.

nswsailor
NSW, 1458 posts
28 Mar 2025 8:37PM
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You could drop the mast, doesn't weigh much.

Look on YouTube, there are plenty of videos on how to do it.

Don't forget to use a Loos gauge to set the rigging tension.

garymalmgren
1343 posts
28 Mar 2025 7:47PM
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As NSWSAILOR says, drop the mast.
With the mast down you can do any other work that will pop up.
If you are doing the rer-igging yourself, I would suggest swagged fittings at the top and Norsman fittings at the bottom.
A little more expensive but fail safe.

gary

Ramona
NSW, 7722 posts
29 Mar 2025 8:33AM
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This photo is self explanatory. With a deck stepped mast it is fairly quick and easy to do singlehanded. Just ensure the strop goes under the spreader.

thierry58
15 posts
29 Mar 2025 6:45AM
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thats a very interesting device..

nswsailor
NSW, 1458 posts
29 Mar 2025 11:33AM
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Instruction for a yacht of Top Hat size.



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