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Check that all pulpits and stanchions are free of cracks, dents and are properly secured to the
deck.
13.7 Winches, blocks and Handles
Periodic maintenance of winches is recommended to insure the proper operation. Most
problems with winches occur due to poor and improper maintenance.
Winches should be flushed with fresh water after use in a salt water environment. Chrome and
stainless drums should be polished with a good chrome cleaner. - Aluminum drums should be
kept covered when not in use to-protect against fading of-the black anodizing.
In salt water environment winches should be stripped down, cleaned, and lubricated monthly
otherwise once or twice per season, depending on their use. All bolts securing the winches
should be checked where possible at least once per season.
Blocks usually require very little service, but should be checked for any damage due to hard
use.
NOTE: Never leave a snatch block open! Be sure it is properly closed before applying a load to
prevent bending the cheek of the block. Silicone lubricant spray usually keeps sheaves and
blocks running freely.
Sheaves at the head of the mast should be checked before the mast is stepped on the boat and
depending on use of the yacht may be a couple more times during the sailing season to ensure
all sheaves are running freely and no halyards are cutting any grooves into the sheaves
13.8 Standing Rigging
Standing rigging defines all fixed parts of the rigging which aid to support the mast.
All components of the standing rigging should be checked each time before going sailing and a
detailed examination done at monthly intervals
Turnbuckles should be checked top and bottom for open cotter pins, which should be turned
back and taped, spreaders should be checked for alignment and that their pins are in. Spreader
ends should be taped and inspected so that no sharp edges are exposed to the Genoa Leech
On standing wire rigging check for ripped or protruding strands and signs of rust or wear in wire
where it enters terminal end fittings.
It is good safety practice, particularly when sailing in salt water, to paint a small white ring
around the wire base where it enters a terminal. The paint will indicate if any slippage occurred
and will also prevent salt from collecting in the small crevices between the strands, which will in
time induce corrosion
If any signs of rust or wear are found, the rigging should be replaced.
Rod rigging should be examined for kinks and nicks and any signs of fatigue near rod terminal
end fittings should be reported to your dealer.