Spars And Rigging - Columbia Coronado 25 Owenrs Manual

SECTION 6
Page 31
5.16

Spars and Rigging

If you have purchased the Sailcrafter spar and rigging kits you
should, following the drawings carefully, assemble the mast as
the final step in the construction of your yacht. Be sure that
all stainless steel parts such as sail track are separated from
the aluminum spars, using a vinyl electrical tape. This helps
reduce the possibility of electrolysis in the future. Dip each
screw as you screw it into the mast in a quality grease, which
also assists in reducing electrolysis. All winches should be
mounted on appropriately shaped teak blocks to both give proper
support and separate them from the aluminum mast. If winches are
mounted on a flat surface of a mast it should also be separated
by a non-metallic material to reduce the possibility of
corrosion. Be sure that cotter pins are placed in all pins in the
mast head and in all rigging pins. Tape should be applied over
these areas after the mast is rigged to avoid sail damage. Prior
to leaving for launching all running rigging should be installed
on the mast.