Good Riggers

[absit_omen]

Considering replacing most of the standing rigging on the Vertue this summer - Masthead, Cap and Lower Shrouds and Backstay. 5mm 1X19 S/S. With good quality (Norseman or Hasselfors) terminals.

Can anybody recommend a good rigger(s) somewhere between Lowestoft and Burnham?

Many years since I had this sort of thing done (and that was abroad) - any guesses as to cost?

Ta

 

[sailorman]

Big Nige Levington
does have a web site

 

[ditchcrawler]

www.atlanticrigging.co.uk do a good job.He is based in Woodbridge(Melton) but will travel.He goes to Ipswich quite a bit.

 

[sailorman]

Simon ( Ex Foxs ) travelling rigger
07745133471

 

[Athene V30]

Have been very happy with Sailspar who used to be in Brightlingsea - now just outside.

clicky

 

[Koeketiene]

www.rigmagic.co.uk - Levington

Job well done - on time & very reasonably priced.

Will use them again

 

[wingdiver]

Hi
The rigging department at Foxs re-rigged our boat throughout a year and a half ago. Thats two masts, two booms, all standing and running rigging, winches, clutches - you name it, we're still paying for it!!
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Seriously though, I have nothing but praise for them and would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone else.
I guess, if they are capable of rigging things like 82 ft Oysters they should be able to do anything.
Don't be afraid to ask for discounts. The more you buy through them, the better there discounts can be.
Plus, if you are buying rope, their buying power is huge (imagine how much rope goes into a large Oyster) so they can supply at much better prices than other places (and even supply other firms who sell rope!)
Cheers
D

 

[sailorman]

they are fully booked through March i am told

 

[wingdiver]

That would be all those nice shiny new Oysters in the corner with no masts then.

 

[sailorman]

guess so
i was told during "Happy Hr" Friday bu the chap related to the long boat /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Tradewinds]

Rig Magic. Nigel's a decent guy who knows his onions.

 

[alec]

TS Rigging at Maldon did a very good job for me. Nice price too !

 

[Jomo]

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www.rigmagic.co.uk - Levington

Job well done - on time & very reasonably priced.

Will use them again

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Another vote for Big Nige, professional & reasonable

 

[absit_omen]

Thanks everybody. Just got to work on SWMBO now /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

 

[eastcoastbernie]

Z Spars did mine. Very friendly and helpful.

 

[greylag]

Good luck trying to get a response from Rigmagic. Emails go unanswered, calls not returned. I gave them two chances and now always go elsewhere on principle.

 

[sailorman]

he was the same when @ foxs /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif @ least the service is still the same /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[greylag]

If my memory serves me correctly. Atlantic Rigging rigged a catamaran that was being fitted out at IBTC in L'stoft.

 

[Koeketiene]

Like all tradesmen - you're most likely to get a response when you've got them in a corner.

Anyway, it's not like rigging is cheap; I would not want to trust my boat to some-one I've only dealt with by e-mail or over the phone.

 

[greylag]

No one said anything about long distances dealings only. If a firm cannot deal with a request for a time to drop in for a meeting and discussion then I will not trust them with my job. Not only is it rude, it is unprofessional.