Replacing Standing & Running Rigging: Smooth Sailing Ahead

SY Letafet Launching Process

The hull, deck, and mast of SY Letafet have been painted, and a new-generation Yanmar engine, radar, and chartplotter have been installed. The yacht has now been launched. The next steps include stepping the mast, renewing the standing rigging, fabricating the lazy bag and lazy jack systems, and replacing all running rigging. The sequence of tasks for these works is as follows:

Letafet – Mast and Rigging Work Sequence

1. Preparation for Mast Installation

1. Inspect and clean mast step and base fittings

2. Pull and label all internal cables (lights, antenna, radar, etc.)

3. Install masthead equipment (navigation light, VHF antenna, wind transducer, etc.)

4. Pre-install internal halyards and wires (if applicable)

2. Renewal of Standing Rigging

5. Measure and prepare new standing rigging wires (upper and lower shrouds, forestay, backstay)

6. Inspect all terminal fittings (toggles, turnbuckles, pins, etc.)

7. Step the mast using a crane

8. Align and secure the mast base and step plate

9. Attach standing rigging to chainplates on deck

10. Perform initial tensioning of shrouds and stays

3. Fabrication of Lazy Bag and Lazy Jack Systems

11. Take measurements according to mainsail dimensions

12. Select suitable UV-resistant marine fabric

13. Produce sewing, zipper, and attachment fittings

14. Install lazy jack halyards and blocks

15. Mount the lazy bag on the boom and perform fitting tests

4. Renewal of Running Rigging

16. Select new ropes (halyards, sheets, cunningham, reef, outhaul, etc.)

17. Measure rope lengths and prepare terminations

18. Lead halyards through the mast and deck organizers

19. Inspect and replace stoppers, winches, clutches, and blocks as necessary

20. Label ropes and perform functional tests

5. Final Adjustments and Tests

21. Measure and adjust mast rake and prebend

22. Final tensioning of standing rigging

23. Test all electrical systems (lights, radar, antenna, instruments)

24. Test operation of lazy bag and lazy jack systems

25. Fit and test sails (mainsail and genoa)

26. Conduct general inspection and sea trial