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EP 21 - INTERVIEW: Rigging checks for cruising catamarans
We interview Joel Berg from All Yacht Spars. Joel is going to talk us through the importance of a rig check and what to look out for when buying a used catamaran. 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:01:40 - How did All Yacht Spars come about? 0:07:20 - Why would you bother getting a rig check? and who should get a rig check ? 0:10:00 - How often should you check your rig? 0:12:00 - How does a rigger conduct a comprehensive check? 0:17:45 - What are the common weak points on a rig? 0:27:50 - What preventative maintenance can an owner do? 0:38:50 - What is the common working life for a rig? (SS & Dyneema) 0:42:50 - Q&A
