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Projects - John Martin Plan the project well in advance. Purchase the needed parts and materials well in advance. Line up tools well in advance. Line up able-bodied help well in advance.
Make an inspection of the mast and then consider the following for any mast project:
· Clean · Repair · Replace · Remove · Add · Install New
Mast Projects Check List
Inspect and clean all light sockets · Anchor light · Fore deck light · Steaming light · Spreader lights
Replace light lens
Change all light bulb and record bulb information
Change from incandescent bulbs to LED
Inspect internal wiring
Add noise stopper to internal wiring
Install internal wire chase
Leave messenger line for future work
VHF antenna and VHF coax
TV antenna and TV coax
Radar antenna and coax
Ham radio antenna and coax
Anemometer and other masthead electronics
Wind vane
Light for wind vane (for sailing at night)
Cover exposed wires with UV protection
Masthead Sheaves
Mast blocks
Mast fittings & tangs & spreaders
Replace spreader boots
Add a halyard organizer on deck at base of mast
Install a pad eye on the mast at base of mast
Install a pad eye on the mast at top of mast
Trace a cross-section of the mast base
Measure mast length
Photograph all sides of masthead (put ruler in each photo)
Photograph other mast areas
Photograph all fittings
Install folding mast-steps near mast head (3’ – 4’ from mast head)
Halyards: · Flag halyard · Spare halyard · Spin Halyard · Main halyards · Jib halyard · Other halyards
Check deck area for water damage, below mast step
Add track/fittings for spinnaker pole
Install lazy-jacks
The mast it self – Clean, wax, repair
Sail track – clean and lubricate
SSC/JM/Atlanta/Sept 2012
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