MARR 54 - Sailboat Rigging
Provides an introduction to the maintenance of a sailboat’s rigging system. Emphasis is placed on surveying a sailboat’s rigging for potential failures caused by improper installation, corrosion or structural fatigue. Applying fittings to wire via cold-rolled swage, mechanical (Norseman type) fittings, and the nicro-press swage will be practiced. Installation of roller furling systems will be covered.
Contact: 60 hours lecture/lab per term
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of MARR 54, the student will be able to:
- Survey a sailboat's rig from mast step to masthead
- Attach fittings to spars with rivets, machine screws, bolts, and necessary compression tubes
- Attach fittings onto wire rope with a hydraulic swaging machine, nicro-press, and mechanical fittings (Norsemen)
- Rig necessary lines to safely go aloft for rig inspection in a boatswain's chair
- Install and rig a roller furling system
- Replace the running and standing rigging
- Practice tuning of standing rigging