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Inspect Standing Rigging Before an Offshore Passage

Systematic inspection of shrouds, stays, chainplates, toggles, turnbuckles, and masthead fittings before an offshore passage. Covers crack detection, swage inspection, and when to replace.

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How to Inspect Standing Rigging Before an Offshore Passage

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Systematic standing rigging inspection guide. Covers shrouds, stays, chainplates, swage fittings, toggles, and masthead checks. What to look for and when to replace.

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