The Yacht Rigger Blog
How to Drill Through Fiberglass Decks Without Damaging the Core
Drilling through fiberglass—especially when dealing with a cored deck—requires more than just grabbing a drill and getting to work. Done wrong, it can lead to serious long-term damage like core rot, delamination, or even spider cracking around your fittings.
Rainman Installation Overview
In this episode of The On Deck Channel we are doing the second part of a three-part series covering the Rainman watermaker systems, and we're goin...
Adjusting Your Turnbuckles
Ahoy, fellow cruisers! If you’re eager to keep your boat’s rig in tip-top condition, you’re in for a treat. In this easy-to-follow guide, we’ll de...
Sailboat Arch Installation
Installing a sailboat arch will greatly improve the functionality and aesthetics of your boat. In this instructional video, we will guide you thro...
From Gas to Green
Electric vehicles on the road are becoming more and more common, but electrifying large vessels like boats, we’re not seeing that so much in the i...
The Utility Tool of Marine Pros
Welcome to another product spotlight, where we dive into the tools that are essential for riggers and professionals out in the field. Today, we ha...
Put Holes in Your Boat Like a Pro
The overall longevity of your boat is of vital importance and it starts with the small things, like putting holes in your boat like a pro. There ar...
Youtube Series Release
Join us on Youtube with The On Deck Channel where we completely refurbish this 1997 Lagoon 47 Catamaran’s mast and mast electronics.
We take down t...
Halyard Wrap, Diagnosis, Prevention and Repair
DISCLAIMER: Although we will try to cover most aspects regarding halyard wraps, remember this is a written article, and it is impossible to address...
Tartan 37 centerboard pennant conduit repair and hose replacement
A few months ago we re-rigged a Tartan 37 and as an added request the owner asked us if we would replace the centerboard pennant hose...
Rig Tuning Tips
A rig tune is one of the most important aspects of the integrity of your mast. I cannot stress this enough. Incorrect shroud or stay tensions can r...
