In this episode I sit down with Stephen, co-owner of The Yacht Rigger and long time professionally trained veteran sailboat rigger about:

1. When should you get your rig inspected?

2. What does insurance say about replacement?

3. Do you really need to replace your rigging every 10 years?

4. Should you use tape on your turnbuckle pins - as so many do?

5. Do entire masts need replacement?

...and much more in this episode.

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This week we sit down with Captain Red Beard and get to hear all about what life is like for a cruising boat captain. From boat deliveries, new boat owner training, to the sheer number of boats he has owned, and so much more!

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Stephen and Sailor Smurf get into all things hurricane prep related. How long should your dock lines be when a storm is coming and surge is likely? Does all the canvas really need to come down? How do you find a more safe anchorage? Many questions like this are asked by Sailor Smurf as he seeks to learn from Stephen Lloyd, full-time live aboard sailor and co-owner of The Yacht Rigger.

Myself and The Yacht Rigger interview the founder and operator of Gulf and Bay Divers. We get into a whole slew of topics as we learn about all things related to keeping the bottom of your boat healthy.

Checkout the services offered by Gulf and Bay here: https://www.gulfandbaymarine.com/

In this episode myself and Brian Ford, co-owner of The Yacht Rigger, interview the CEO of Mantus Marine.