A rigging kit for looking after your lines
A rigging kit is an on-board essential for preventing wear and tear of your lines – and theses are numerous aboard our multihulls. Ideally, a dedicated kit will allow you to replace not only a line, but also metal parts such as a shackle or a turnbuckle or bottlescrew. What should you be carrying on board, so you’re prepared for almost any eventuality? Andrew, the lucky skipper of the brand new Ocean Explorer 72, reveals the secrets of his rigging kit.
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Publié le
21/07/2021
Par
Olivier Barret
Numéro :
179
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2021
Halyards, sheets and a multitude of other lines make up your essential running rigging: lazy jacks, mooring warps and various ropes, sail ties and gaskets are also essential for good sailing, and boating in general. But any of these lines can be victims of chafe and are sensitive to UV light and wear out quickly during intensive use, especially in the tropics. A rigging kit is therefore essential for work on all ropes. This can be done in a preventive way - whipping the ends to avoid any fraying, making splices that are much more resistant than simple knots at the ends, or protecting the secti…
