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Maintenance Guide
Rigging Guard FAQ
(Frequently asked questions)
- Question:
If I use Rigging Guard how often would I need to recoat the wires
and fittings?
Answer: Its difficult to answer
this as every boat has its owns set of unique environmental and
usage conditions. If you are in Europe we would suggest about every
six months would be sufficient but again depending on usage and
conditions you may only need to recoat every 12 months. In tropical
conditions and with a lot of miles being sailed we would recommend
every three to four months.
- Question:
Will Rigging Guard mark my sails?
Answer: Rigging Guard is
virtually colourless when applied so it will not mark your sails.
However if it gets ingrained with dirt then the dirt may get
transferred. In this case rub Rigging Guard well into the surfaces
which come into contact with sails or sheets and recoat more
frequently, this will prevent any rub off and will ensure sails stay
clean.
- Question:
I have got a new boat. Can I put Rigging Guard on the engine?
Answer: You should not apply
Rigging Guard to the engine but you can apply it to sea cocks and
other corrosion prone items in the engine room such as stuffing
boxes and copper pipes etc. Inside the boat you can apply it to
decorative brass, copper and aluminium to stop oxidation and
polishing as well as through hull bolts etc.
- Question:
I have not used Rigging Guard and my Rigging is rusty and there is
one strand broken in one of the wires. Can I put Rigging Guard on
top of the rust?
Answer: Rigging Guard can be
applied over rust to arrest the progress of any further rust. In
this case however it
should be considered to be a stop gap measure until any remedial
work can be undertaken. This is especially important as you say one
of the strands is broken. This indicates that the rigging is past
its best and should at least be inspected by a professional rigger.
You should not put to sea until you are satisfied that the rigging
is in good order.
- Question:
I have a new boat. Is there any point in putting Rigging
Guard on now or should I wait a few years?
Answer: It is a very good idea
to apply Rigging Guard to new
rigging before any salt gets into the crevices
and starts the oxidation process.
- Question:
Will applying Rigging Guard invalidate my warranty on a new boat?
Answer: We can’t imagine why it
would invalidate the warranty but if you are concerned consult the
manufacturer. We will be happy to discuss this with them if they
have any concerns.
- Question:
I haven’t got a windlass for raising the anchor but pull it up by
hand, should I coat the anchor chain with Rigging Guard?
Answer: You should not apply
Rigging Guard to the chain under any circumstances as you will not
be able to get a good grip to pull the anchor up.
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