About to re-rigg, best protocol ?

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We are about to re rigg our yacht. The new Ronstan hardware and the 316 wire is on the way.

But, the mind is trying to wrap around the step by step process for swapping the wires one or two at a time. The mast will remain on the vessel. It is a dual spreader, deck stepped, 12mt from deck to top.

Should we start at the top or the bottom ?

I was thinking of replacing all the lower shrouds first x 4, then the innerforestay, forestay, backstay and last being the uppers and caps. The problem with the uppers and caps is they clevis on to a common triangular plate that itself is clevised to the chainplate. So, if I loosen one stay, then both will loosen.

Should we use any extra support, temp stays, etc ?

Any tips to make that process easier are appreciated.