SSL773 ~ a HUGE issue..

HUGE Rigging Issue Found – 30 Year Old Inspection on Sophisticated Lady | SSL773 After our first sea trials, we return to the marina for a critical professional rigging inspection on our 30-year-old original rigging. A rigger climbs the mast to thoroughly check terminals, corrosion, spreaders, and overall condition. We discuss replacement options (1x19 wire, Sta-Lok fittings, rod rigging, Dyneema), insurance requirements, and why we’re being very careful before making this big decision. Plus: beautiful sunset in Cartagena Bay, meeting Brazilian fans Bruno & Serea, and a big thank-you pizza party for the marina team as we prepare to depart! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & Heading Back to the Marina 01:35 - Beautiful Sunset in Cartagena Bay 02:27 - Rigging Inspection Begins with Luigi & Team 04:57 - Rigger Climbing the Mast 06:50 - Honest Thoughts on Old vs New Rigging 11:18 - Inspection Results & Findings 15:53 - Replacement Options & Sta-Lok Discussion 20:21 - Thank You Pizza Party for Marina Staff 23:00 - Final Departure from Cartagena Real talk about one of the most important (and expensive) decisions in long-term cruising. If you enjoy honest boat maintenance and refit content, please hit LIKE and subscribe for more! 👉 Join our Patreon and become part of Team SSL Crew! Your support helps us keep creating new videos and continuing our adventures: www.Patreon.com/SailingSophisticatedLady #Sailing #RiggingInspection #BoatRefit #Liveaboard #SophisticatedLady Come and join us realtime at: http://www.facebook.com/groups/SSLBackstage http://www.instagram.com/SailingSophisticatedLady To all those contributing to our next adventures, Thank-You so much! http://www.Paypal.Me/SailingTheLady