Well it’s been a while since our last post, nothing much to report until now. We ordered new rigging for our main mast from www.Riggingonly.com. They were great to work with, very professional, high quality and much cheaper than any other rigging shop we contacted.
New upper and lower shrouds, back stays, and triatic stay which connects the main and mizzen mast. We had the rigging shop swage the upper fittings, we will be installing Sta Lok mechanical fittings on the lower ends.
We also ordered new turnbuckles, sta lok mechanical fittings, pins, and back stay insulators for the SSB antenna.
Not sure if you can see the difference but the top is the new upper back stay and the bottom is the 30 year old back stay:
We are also rebuilding the original 1978 traveler:
After three hours of work:
It’s difficult to find parts but we will get this rebuilt and reinstalled. It will be an all out push to get the boat ready for launch!
We are getting ready to head back to the boat soon! Launch date is June 28! Looking forward to seeing everyone again!
Just gotta love spring. Things are starting to happen again. Boat anxiously awaits your return.
Looking forward to this adventure!!