Continuous rig?

[seawolf]

In a previous thread, the terms continuous and non continuous rig were used.

Can someone explain to this novice what they mean and what is the difference.
I did not see anything in the index of The Rigger's Apprentice.
Thanks.
Bob

[Bob Pingel]

This term refers to the cap shroud (or intermediate shroud) being continuous from masthead (or intermediate mast tang) to deck or terminating at the tip of the lower spreader, and a second wire coming from the spreader tip to deck, thus discontinuous.

The upper wires can be tensioned with a turnbuckle or setup dead with no turnbuckle.

Bob

[seawolf]

Bob,
Thanks for the explanation.
Fair winds.
Bob