Thanks, Connie. How long does the uncoiling/recoiling take? The time-factor, of course, doesn't affect the necessity of taking care that rigging wires remain kink-free: I'm just curious to know how long the process takes an experienced Monty trailer sailor. --Craig ----- Original Message ----- From: "Conbert H Benneck" <chbenneck@juno.com> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2002 6:34 PM Subject: Rigging Hi Craig, I can't help you with any input on stainless cleaners for shrouds. I've never used any. Kinks should be avoided, by coiling the shrouds, even if you leave the turnbuckles, or lower fastenings in place. When I've lowered the mast, and am tying things down for a road trip, I coil the shrouds and tie them. I started using some shopping bag plastic around the parts of the coil and then put a piece of duct tape around the plastic. That way, you don't have the duct tape residue sticking to the shrouds. Now I use some lovely - almost like velcro - ties that I get when buying lettuce at my local STOP&SHOP supermarket. They are about 12 inches long, and stick to themselves just like velcro. Make great shroud straps. I also use them to tie halyards tightly to the mast before heading out on the road. Haven't lost a one yet! A great - for free - sail stop! Connie