First 305 standing rigging spec

[Sunjammer]

Can anyone help with the original specification (particularly diameter) for standing rigging for a 1988 Beneteau First 305?
The rigging was last replaced in 2005 and is 7mm dia but I am told that the original may have been 5mm. To help me make an informed decision on what to use this time, I’d like to know the original spec but am having great difficulty finding anything other than it was 19 strand.

 

[lw395]

Probably best to work from basics and what it should have been, not what it was.

 

[langstonelayabout]

Can anyone help with the original specification (particularly diameter) for standing rigging for a 1988 Beneteau First 305?
The rigging was last replaced in 2005 and is 7mm dia but I am told that the original may have been 5mm. To help me make an informed decision on what to use this time, I’d like to know the original spec but am having great difficulty finding anything other than it was 19 strand.

Best have a chat with Martin Leaning rigging at Port Solent. He seems to have access to original rigging specifications of normal boats so could probably confirm the OE spec of yours and give you a quote for replacement too. (no connection)