Spar Check
by Duncan Kent
Apr 17, 2017
4 minutes
With the rig stepped, inspection is not as easy but no less important
During spring commissioning we often lavish far more attention on our engine and electrics than we do on the rig, even though the latter presents a much greater risk to both the boat and crew. Because standing rigging has so many possible weak points, it’s virtually impossible to work out when any part is about to fail. Therefore, close inspection should be a mandatory element of your preseason preps and checks.
It will rarely take more than a couple of hours to complete a detailed rig check, and in doing so there are a number of telltale signs you should look for. While
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