MAST
- l. Examine all welds for cracks.
- 2. Check all masthead gear for secure attachment.
- 3. Check all pins & pin holes for wear.
- 4. Check that sheaves turn freely and that sheave pins are
secure.
- 5. Inspect all fasteners for tightness.
- 6. Check for sharp edges where halyard exits masthead.
- 7. Examine headstay and backstay for cracks and free
toggling action.
STAYS
- 1. Inspect swages for cracks or bends.
- 2. Inspect shroud tangs for wear.
- 3. Check clevis pins for wear.
- 4. Check that all cotter pins are in place and sharp ends
are protected.
- 5. Check that mast tang bolts are locked in a secure
manner.
SPREADERS
- l. Inspect for cracks in spreader and spreader bracket
welds.
- 2. Check wooden spreaders for cracks and rot.
- 3. Check to insure that spreader brackets are securely
attached to mast.
- 4 Protect sharp edges on bolts & cotter pins.
- 5. Remove spreader tip covering and inspect for corrosion.
- 6. Insure that spreaders are seized to upper shrouds.
- 7. Cover tips to prevent sail chafe.
DECK LEVEL
- 1. Inspect gooseneck for fatigue, worn pins, loose nuts,
etc.
- 2 Check halyard for chafe, cuts or worn splices.
- 3. Check shackles for operation and lubricate.
- 4. Inspect all swages, including lifelines, for cracks or
bends.
- 5. Insure that mast base is properly seated. Look for
stress at base and around partners and blocks.
- 6. Examine chain plates above & below decks for wear,
corrosion & water tightness. Check bulkheads for integrity.
- 7. Check turnbuckles for signs of fatigue. Insure free
toggling action. Lubricate
TAKE YOUR TIME - EXAMINE CAREFULLY
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