Hairline cracks means that you should replace all of the standing rigging immediately.
Consider it a red flashing light, with sirens going off.
I would hesitate to take the boat out if I saw hairline cracks - unless it was taking the boat to the yard - even then I would probably motor.
Consider it a red flashing light, with sirens going off.
I would hesitate to take the boat out if I saw hairline cracks - unless it was taking the boat to the yard - even then I would probably motor.