Im pretty sure all is well on the cap shroud. What i can see with Binocs is maybe a slight buckle on the plate where the spreader connects to the mast. the spreader itself isnt bent its just not sitting right and is angled slightly upwards.
Its pretty hard to see though from below. its the top spreader, probably about 7.5 metres up.
Supposedly this has been like this a while without my knowing and ive taken the boat in some pretty gnarly offshore stuff with the spreader in this condition.
Now that im aware of it, im a bit worried and wanna get it fixed but as with most things in my life i try to do it myself first - or assess whether i think i can.
Ive been offered some help from the guys i race with as its really no biggie for them to go up masts often, however i do need to replace halyards and sheets first as i dont trust them to hoist anyone up.
Im really not sure the age of the standing rigging but it looks really sound to me, but then i wouldnt know. THe stays, shrouds and turnbuckles all look fairly new, but before i embark up north next year and inspection and possible re rig is on the list of things to get done.
Thanks heaps for the Gopro tip Yarra. I will give that a go next week! great idea
