Spars, Sails and Rigging

• Important warning about the Chainplate bolts
• Measurements & Dimensions
• measured rig tensions
• Unstepping the Mast
• Replacing the Mast
• Using a rope halyard on the main sheave
• Rigging at the masthead
• Single Line Reefing
• Slab Reefing procedure
• Boom vangs
• Boom end cap
• Repairing or Replacing the Mast Base

Running lines aft

• Mounting cheek blocks on the mast
• Mast Plate Turning Blocks
• Swivel Turning Blocks

Elsewhere on the web

• Wichard's page on Alberg 30 rigging
• Yves Gelinas' description of his dismasting in the Southern Ocean should be enough to convince you to upgrade your chainplate bolts.
• Yves Gelinas' system for stepping the mast
• Wellington Cordage has pages on rope construction, how to make your rope last longer, and safe use of rope.

Boatowners Mechanical And Electrical Manual by Nigel Calder An in-depth reference to almost every essential system found on a sailboat. Calder has well-considered strategies for everything. Granted, there are good alternatives to some of his approaches, but he won't lead you astray. This is a book you can trust. Now expanded in its second edition. Other books by Nigel Calder

• Boat Maintenance
• Spars, Sails & Rigging
• Hull & Deck
• Deck Gear
• Steering
• Mechanical Propulsion
• Electrical
• Head
• Plumbing
• Accomodations
• Tools
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