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 (1×19 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.
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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
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