Ranger Re-Rigging May 18-20, 2010


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Original masts & yards
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& lower sections
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Work table
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Ready to cut ...
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cut.
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Yard saddles
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Jig for mounting holes
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one through ...
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all lined up
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Fresh paint
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Mast mounting
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Lined up
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Old rigging
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starting to rig
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Ratlines & backstays
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Carabiner schackles
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Yard lift lines ...
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in place
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Nice & snug
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Almost done
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Lift detail
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Mizzen gaff
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and flag halyard
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Stowed
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Lower masts
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I'm tired.
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Loading up ...
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ready to go ...
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safe at Bubb.
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All standing
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Pretty straight
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Ready to sail
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Cast off!

Link to see assembly of masts and ship: http://www.rvm1.org/williamsbubb10/williamsbubb10.html