Sails & rigging
- Can you use general marine white grease on Lewmar winches?General marine white grease is too thick for Lewmar winches and causes the internal pawls to stick. You must use light machine oil and dedicated winch grease.
- How do you safely and quickly reef a mainsail?To safely reef a mainsail, ease the halyard, secure the luff cringle at the gooseneck, haul the reefing pennant tight, and re-tension the halyard.
- How long does sailboat standing rigging last before needing replacement?Stainless steel standing rigging lasts 10 to 12 years or 20,000 nautical miles. Insurers require full replacement at the 10-year mark to maintain coverage.
- How much does it cost to convert a Freedom sailboat to in-mast furling?Converting a Freedom sailboat to internal mast furling requires a complete mast replacement costing £15,000. Boom furling for £10,000 is the safest alternative.