The change…doesn’t look as good, but it’s correct. 
Then I started on some rat lines to get an idea what they will look like…
Then I started on some rat lines to get an idea what they will look like…
Hi Dean, good choice to redo that rigging. The next stepts looks also nice. The ratlines will need you attention the next hours.The change…doesn’t look as good, but it’s correct.
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Then I started on some rat lines to get an idea what they will look like…
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Regards, Peter
I like the change!! It looks natural, the way it should. 
Nicely done including the start on the rats. RichI like the change!! It looks natural, the way it should.
Pretty neat I have to sayThe change…doesn’t look as good, but it’s correct.
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Then I started on some rat lines to get an idea what they will look like…
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Depending upon which old photos that you see, most of the ratlines have a noticeable sag and not straight across. The sag of course makes foot placement more secure when climbing. Small item though. Rich
Finally, I had time to finish the rat lines on the lower shroud lines…on one side! Now for the upper shrouds…
Those ratlines are very well spaced. Rich
Thanks, I use a board for spacing and to keep them straight.
I straighten and level the first row. Then I use a board on top of the first row and push the first clove hitch down to the top of the board, then work across by eye, after which I put the board on top of the first row again and push each clove hitch down onto the top of the board. Then put a drop of CA at each intersection of rat line and shroud. Snip ends and start next row. Each row is spaced and leveled with the board.
Thank you! There is a chance the sails will not go on.
Very nice rat lines, Dean.
In terms of method, a déjà vu to my Mirage. A proven solid approach.
Regards, Peter
Looking very neat and sounds!! Great job, Mon Amie! 
Or they could be furled showing the rigging. ??? RichThank you! There is a chance the sails will not go on.
True…another option.
We live in a world/cosmos of options with the challenge of recognizing those present to us and making our selections. Rich
Learning from the first side, I created thimbles out of brass and glued the rope around them…after determining the proper length for the upper shroud lines.
Then I put the upper shroud lines on the mast, served them at the top, and then tensioned the lanyards. Added the brass dowel and painted black.
Then I finished the rat lines on the first upper shroud lines. They don’t go to the top according to the rigging plans.
Lowers we’re already completed on the same side…
Now to do the rat lines on the other side. Then I can add the side stays that use the smaller deadeyes in the middle.
After that I am finally done with main mast and all blocks.
Then I will do the bowsprit and foremast. After which I can finish all stays. Onward we go!
Then I put the upper shroud lines on the mast, served them at the top, and then tensioned the lanyards. Added the brass dowel and painted black.
Then I finished the rat lines on the first upper shroud lines. They don’t go to the top according to the rigging plans.
Lowers we’re already completed on the same side…
Now to do the rat lines on the other side. Then I can add the side stays that use the smaller deadeyes in the middle.
After that I am finally done with main mast and all blocks.
Then I will do the bowsprit and foremast. After which I can finish all stays. Onward we go!
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You obviously have a gook cook aboard to keep the rigging crew well fed, happy, and not slacking on their work! RichLearning from the first side, I created thimbles out of brass and glued the rope around them…after determining the proper length for the upper shroud lines.
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Then I put the upper shroud lines on the mast, served them at the top, and then tensioned the lanyards. Added the brass dowel and painted black.
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Then I finished the rat lines on the first upper shroud lines. They don’t go to the top according to the rigging plans.
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Lowers we’re already completed on the same side…
Now to do the rat lines on the other side. Then I can add the side stays that use the smaller deadeyes in the middle.
After that I am finally done with main mast and all blocks.
Then I will do the bowsprit and foremast. After which I can finish all stays. Onward we go!
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I believe that the main topmast ratlines only go up far enough to be able to furl and secure the fisherman's stay sail. In some photos it is visible as a furled mass behind the topmast.Learning from the first side, I created thimbles out of brass and glued the rope around them…after determining the proper length for the upper shroud lines.
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Then I put the upper shroud lines on the mast, served them at the top, and then tensioned the lanyards. Added the brass dowel and painted black.
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Then I finished the rat lines on the first upper shroud lines. They don’t go to the top according to the rigging plans.
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Lowers we’re already completed on the same side…
Now to do the rat lines on the other side. Then I can add the side stays that use the smaller deadeyes in the middle.
After that I am finally done with main mast and all blocks.
Then I will do the bowsprit and foremast. After which I can finish all stays. Onward we go!
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My replacement line finally arrive from Australia so that I can begin making a totally new set of lower shrouds and ratlines threaded behind the cranes. Over three weeks lost in this delay plus the time to serve and make new standing rigging cut off. Oh, well. . . it is great to watch your steady progress. Rich
Glad to hear you got your replacement lines…I hate waiting on parts!
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