Rigging

[Ripster]

More questions from a new (this season) raggie. Boat is a BAV 36 - 2011 - std factory set up.

Just planning a cruising chute (with SIBS coming up) and it appears there is no spare Halyard to attach to. I thought there was, but its a 3rd reefing line ready but not used - only 2 reefs in the std mainsail! The line entry slot in the mast and base attachment eyes are there for more blocks etc, not sure whether a spare pulley(s) is at the masthead or not (seldon mast) but (assuming there is a pulley ready) is there a trick in getting a new line(s) up there (so to speak) without climbing the mast - assume not - but thought I'd ask.

Also - how often should the rigging be checked for wear and tear/tension etc? and should sails be taken off every year and serviced/cleaned or just inspected visually for damage? What do most cruising peops do?

Ta

 

[Tranona]

Yes, there is a sheave at the top of the mast above the forestay fitting, and no other way of putting a halyard in without going to the top (or getting the mast out).

 

[V1701]

At least a visual inspection/check of the standing rigging at the start of each season, which you can do yourself. A book like "Illustrated Sail & Rig Tuning" (Ivar Dedekam) might be useful...

 

[Seajet]

Also yes the sails should be removed for the winter, if that's what you meant.

 

[Quandary]

New Selden masts come fully moused and the mouse cords for the unused topping lift and cabling are still in place on mine if ever I need them. Shame if someone has taken them out, but if there you still need to go up the mast to find them.
Worth a look?

 

[BruceDanforth]

Also yes the sails should be removed for the winter, if that's what you meant.

Depends if you are going sailing.

 

[Seajet]

Depends if you are going sailing.

Not too sure even then; I really don't like sails to get damp and mildewed, and it's not exactly like rigging HMS Victory to bend the nice crisp dry sails on then remove them later.