MARR 54 - Sailboat Rigging

Course Description

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.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course 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