EP 2 CAtalina 445 Commissioning - Preparing the Mast

Are you ready to take your sailboat out for its first trip of the season? It's important to properly commission your boat to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. In this video, we'll walk you through the process of preparing your mast. The mast is crucial to the safety and operation of any sailboat. Ted Weyhrauch from Innovative Marine is in charge of this critical component. He is responsible for setting up all the equipment that will go on the mast such has TV Antenna, Dissipator, Wind Vane, and specialized equipment such as Radar, SSB, VHF, cellular antenna, etc. Another critical component of the mast is setting up the spreaders, shrouds, stays and installing tracks for the spinnaker pole. All of this and the associated wiring that goes with it, has to be run and staged so it can run into the boat as the mast is step. This is critical as some of the wiring in question is high frequency as Ted has to setup a complete run from the top of the mast to the panel where the equipment will be connected to, making the measuring and setup process critical. So you will see how much has to be planned and setup before your sailing yacht is ready for its first sail. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more helpful tips and tricks for all your boating needs. ### Thank you for watching and happy sailing! ###