Rigger needed - Westhaven

[Norwegian Blue 10]

(Posted this in tech talk, maybe wrong place?)

 

Between the wind on Saturday and finding a wand in 2 bits this morning meant that I was not able to step the mast this week-end and won't be able to for another 2 weeks, as both my regular crew flew out this afternoon.

 

So, any recommendations for someone to do this (or help me with it)? I don't want to stay on a 12m berth for longer than I have to.

 

How much is reasonable to step a mast, tune the rig? (Whiting 1/4 ton). It took us plonkers about an hour to slaken the shrouds/forestay and heave it out with the gantry at Westhaven.

 

I will also need a new wand bracket. The current setup means that the batten has to have holes drilled in it, so no wonder they are snapping. I guess a clamp type fitting is needed. Are they off-the-shelf items, or do they need to be fabricated?

 

Many thanks.....

 

Pete

[Zoe 8]

Grant Jenkins at Kiwi Rigging is ace www.kiwirigging.co.nz

[Guest]

2 steves, ashley or mcabe, both'll see you right and at the right price with backup

[Norwegian Blue 10]

Thanks for the replies

[tuffyluffy 76]

I can vouch for Steve McAbe (0274 996 765)

 

He's been doing a great job on my old, inline IOR boat.

 

In fact, you were parked a few berths down from me on C pier at Westpark - Steve is on A or B pier.

 

BTW - Welcome to the alloy IOR club!!

[Norwegian Blue 10]

I can vouch for Steve McAbe (0274 996 765)

 

He's been doing a great job on my old, inline IOR boat.

 

In fact, you were parked a few berths down from me on C pier at Westpark - Steve is on A or B pier.

 

BTW - Welcome to the alloy IOR club!!

 

 

Thanks very much. I have moved back to Westhaven (was only up in Westpark for repairs) and have contacted Grant from Kiwi Rigging who is going to help me on Wednesday