One other important task we needed to take care of in Annapolis is a rigging inspection. Our insurance agent threw us a curve ball after we left Newport, and said the underwriter needed a rigging inspection for our boat for Southern US and Bahamas coverages. We should have been told months ago but here we are, needing this done 450 miles from home.
Fortunately, finding a rigger in Annapolis is as easy as finding a marine biologist in Woods Hole. We quickly lined up Steve from M-Yachts at 10AM. Claudia couldn’t take the pressure and had left the dock for nearby café for fresh coffee and egg sandwich. Steve showed up with his apprentice Bob who was kind of clueless. I had to step in and act as apprentice’s helper. As Steve climb up the 55′ mast, he carefully checks the boat rigging for hairline cracks, rust or stress damage that might be the beginnings of an accident waiting to happen. He took pictures as he caressed every inch of the nylon lines and stainless steel wires. He then meticulous check the turnbuckles, making sure the tensions are set properly. I’m having extreme anxiety while watching this master rigger in action wondering how much is all this is going to cost. Is he going discover something the underwriter is not going to like? Finally he was done in about an hour that felt much longer.
The waiting game begins as we await the final report to be sent to the insurance company and their feedback. As the saying from Star Wars “I have a bad feeling about this”, but let’s wait and see.
Tomorrow we depart for Oxford, MD.
Did the Rigging Inspector share any of his findings with you?
I love your cruise narrative and photos. While I never traveled very far on Haven, your writing brings back many pleasant and nerve wracking memories of our cruises.
The views must be spectacular!
The rigging inspector was a little on the sales side and told me numerous items that can be replaced and his company is glad to take care of them. He also said that he couldn’t find any structural issues. I do work with my own rigger each year to replace or upgrade something and have always asked him to perform visual checks while aloft. Will give an update as soon as possible.
The Maine cruise that we buddy boat together was one of our favorite memories. Remember beating to windward for 24 hours throughout the night. Life was good!
As they say in healthcare: Better to know than not know! Stay safe and good luck!
Yes for sure … for now our northeast insurance will not allow us to pass Georgia. This is like waiting for SAT score results 😳
Bad timing for sure. I bet you’ll hear the good news soon! 🙏
You are a perfectionist. It will all go well.
Have I got you fooled Bobby. A perfectionist, I am far from it. Still, thank you for the vote of confidence and I sincerely hope you are right. Enjoy your son’s wedding this weekend and we want some pictures of you and Cheryl having fun.