Usually what is to be expected at the spreaders?
On Mon, Jun 24, 2019 at 16:33 dwight veinot via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> Also if the mast needs cleaning or work done at the spreaders do it and
> also inspect halyards and everything else aloft like windex and wind
> instrument
I just did this project on my 30 MK I, prior to launch this year - replaced old
incandescent anchor, steaming, and spreader lights with LEDs, pulled all old
wire out of the mast and replaced with new proper marine-grade duplex (some of
the old wire was literally lamp cord). Put three thick
Also if the mast needs cleaning or work done at the spreaders do it and
also inspect halyards and everything else aloft like windex and wind
instrument sender. Do it all. I sanded my aluminium mast and polished with
fluid film. Not bad after 10 or more years but still bare Al. I may never
take
Good advice Fred but sometimes the costs add up but i agree there is no
need to remove the mast for winter storage on the hard so fix everything
while you got it out. Alianna’s mast has been in year round for many years
and no problems. Light Bulbs dont last forever nor do the connections. I
need
If you’re going to have the mast down, definitely replace the antenna and
antenna cable. And if you can, replace ALL of the mast wiring, and switch to
LED for your nav lights (steaming, anchor, masthead tri-color) and deck lights.
These guys have nice stuff for LED lighting: www.marinebeam.com
