The hydraulic technicians at Rigworks have been rebuilding these Navtec Titanium M cylinders for a Reichel Pugh 63 race boat. The M cylinders are rated to 7,500 PSI rather than the 5,000 PSI of standard cylinders. This allows a small cylinder to be used to achieve the same pull force as a larger standard cylinder. The smaller cylinder coupled with the sculpted aluminum bodies and titanium rod and clevis jaw allow for further weight savings on performance yachts.
Some days what we do here at Rigworks is simply an art form. Could this photo be any prettier? That is Rigworks owner Ray Pope up there fiddling with a spreader.
Today we received two lovely compliments from recent customers. At the risk of tooting our own horn, we’d like to share them… The first was a quick hello from a customer cruising in Mexico. We Read more…
Sometimes a Rig Inspection catches little things before they turn into big things, like the loose block in this photo. What boat owner wouldn’t appreciate a Rig Inspection for Christmas? Instead of a stressful trip Read more…