Don't the ends need to have mushrooms cut off and resweaged? if so I would
let a good rigger experienced with rod rigging do it, and do a dye test at
the same time. They usually use longer fittings to make up for the loss in
lenght and it is supposed to be done periodically, though I have no idea
h
Typical rod rigging mast side ends are "cold formed" directly from the
rod. They don't need cut off for removal of the shroud.
Josh Muckley
S /V Sea Hawk
1989 C&C 37+
Solomons, MD
On Thu, Dec 26, 2019, 11:17 AM Paul Wyand via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> Don't the ends need to
For the older style NAVTEC rigging the “balls” at the top of the should move
freely allowing access to inspect the heads. Most times a simple visual with
a magnifying glass will show any defects such as cracking. If seen they
should be polished and then do a dye penetrant test. More proble
Edd;
Have you any more details about the potential rendezvous? Or indications of
interest from potential participants?
I’m working on my travel/work plans, and will plan to drive down for the
rendezvous. I just need to confirm the date.
Is there anything I can do to help?
Rick Bra
