A local rental company provided a 35t capacity Terex AC 35 L crane and led on the liſt plan and selection of below- the-hook equipment; a Skyjack SJ66T (22m) was used to fit 1-ton capacity, 1m-long slings to the masts. Despite the length of the masts, centre of gravity wasn’t a concern because the masts were landed on the boat, then re-slung to create a horizontal liſt.
Edwards explained: “The existing mast tensioners were kept attached to the masts and tied to each mast during the liſt.”
A safe working area was created for the one-day duration of the works.