B&R rig, IMF. Around these parts, in Barnegat Bay NJ, I don't see owners unstepping and stepping each season. Aside from taking the opportunity to inspect the spars, shrouds, and stays, why is it done? Why in some areas and not others?
Thanks for all the great input confirming my sense that a shroud that feels too loose is indeed too loose, no matter the rigging scheme. I know a little about the history of this boat, but not enough to draw conclusions about any decisions that were made or work that was done. The main thing at this point is to get it corrected. A previous owner was supposedly pretty successful racing the boat after delivering the boat from the Chesapeake. As the story goes, the marina where he bought it failed to secure the head stay properly and the original mast came crashing down on the arch in rough conditions. There was no way to save it, so the spars were cut loose in the Delaware Bay. After $70k in repairs by a reputable place, he enjoyed 10 years or so. The owners just prior to me had a less colorful history. They were a couple who loved the look of the H36, and loved spending weekends, but had no confidence in their sailing skills and only motored. Fortunately for me, they kept it meticulously clean. I'll just have to do my due diligence on making sure the rigging is brought up to spec. Rigging concerns weren't caught in the survey done in August.
