Sailboat Rigging Setup & Visual Checks

Running Rigging Setup

Halyards, sheets, reefing lines, control lines, and cockpit organization set up so they work the way you sail. Lines routed cleanly, labeled where useful, and coiled so the boat looks and works the way it should.

Visual Rigging Checks

A careful visual look at the standing rig, terminals, chainplates, spreaders, and mast fittings — from what can be seen safely at deck level and on step-up. Anything unusual is documented with photos and shared with the owner along with a clear next step.

Loos Gauge Tension Checks

Cap shroud and lower tension checked with a Loos gauge and compared against manufacturer or class guidance where available. Useful before the season, after a big blow, or if the mast has moved and the boat isn't pointing the way it used to.

Caliper Checks on Swaged Fittings

Swaged terminals can crack or deform as they age. Where appropriate, Sail Ready Services checks visible swages with calipers and looks for cracks, corrosion, and hairline defects. Anything suspicious is referred to a certified rigger — SRS documents, we don't guess.

Mast Setup Support

Hands-on help around mast stepping and unstepping day — pre-step rig prep, on-the-day coordination at the yard, and post-step tidy and check. Calm, organized mast days for owners who don't want the day to turn into a scramble.

Sail and Boom Setup

Main and jib bent on properly, reefing lines rove and tested, boom vang, topping lift, and outhaul set up correctly, and sail covers fitted. If the boat is new to you, we walk through the setup together so you can do it yourself next time.

Owner Support and Learning

Many owners want to understand their rig, not just have it worked on. Sail Ready Services is happy to walk you through what we're doing, why, and what to check yourself between visits. That's the sailing-instructor side of the business.

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