Yacht Standing Rigging Replacement

Without fully knowing how old the standing rigging was however i decided that now was the time to fully rerig quiver.

Yacht standing rigging replacement. Before you contemplate the task of renewing your standing rigging you need to thoroughly inspect all components at close quarters to find out exactly what needs to be replaced and what items can be safely transferred to the new rig. Replacing your sailboat rigging. Along with a watertight hull and robust steering gear there s a third prerequisite for seaworthy sailboats. Question when should i replace my standing rigging.

The listed prices for standing rigging by model reflect the rigging shown in our diagrams. Standing rigging all standing rigging is manufactured right here in our rigging shop the way it s been since 1984. Once your standing rigging is built however except for significantly shortening a cable any other changes usually require complete replacement which can be several times the cost per foot of running rigging. Customers frequently ask for standing rigging replacement quotes or even ballpark figures for valuation purposes citing only the yacht type model or design.

Westerly moody beneteau there is still a good chance that the specification has been altered since the original build. Please call us at 1 888 535 7326 if you need a quote for standing rigging not listed on our site. If your standing rigging does not match our diagram or has been modified then the quoted price is not applicable to your boat. Keep your sailboat s mast securely in place by carefully inspecting all of your spar s components and replacing parts before you have a breakdown.

Even if your yacht is a well known one design production yacht e g. Inspecting the standing rigging. Before the round atlantic voyage we re now partway through i worked hard to ensure our valiant 40 moon river was up to speed in the first two departments. Of course a number of factors affect a rig s lifespan including load sailing conditions mileage sailed age fatigue from cyclic loading hellip.

So when you order your standing rigging is the time to consider any length changes for things like a different type of backstay fixed. I had planned on doing this before i did any serious sailing with the boat but after our early mishap this expensive yet basic maintenance project took on a new urgency.