[C320-list] Remove mast to replace rigging?

[Rick Sulewski]

Larry, The rigger could not do his work unless we took the mast down,
especially since our forestay was also replaced (but without having to
breakdown the furling foil). While the mast is down it is also a good time
to check/replace any other items like sheaves or other running rigging
items; check or update light fixtures; clean, lube or seal mast electrical
contacts etc..
Rick 95' C320 #277

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
Of Larry Frank
Sent: Monday, June 22, 2015 9:48 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Remove mast to replace rigging?

I am planning on replacing all of the standing rigging on WindSwept
C320#246.  My normal rigger said he would have to drop the mast because
replacement of one of the lowers (don¹t remember if it was the for or aft)
and the intermediates would require removing the spreaders.  I consulted a
second rigger by phone and he confirmed that this could be the case.  What
is your experience?

Larry