Standing rigging check in Poole

[wipe_out]

Our new (to us) boat has arrived in Poole and since the mast is down and the rigging is completely disassembled it seems like a good time to check over everything and if needed replace anything that that needs replacing (hopefully without costing too much)..

Can anyone recommend someone operating in Poole who can check over and supply what's needed if anything?

 

[vyv_cox]

There is very little that a professional rigger can do that you cannot. A thorough visual inspection is needed, concentrating on any high stress points such as swages, bottle screws, etc. You can do that perfectly well. If you find anything untoward such as wear steps, cracks, corrosion, etc. that may be the time to consult someone experienced.

 

[William_H]

I would suggest that as Vyv said inspection is not always so successful with rigging wire. It is inclined to fail especially at the bottom swage after around 15+ years with no outward signs of impending failure. Presumably you do not know the history of the rigging wire. So safest bet is to replace the wire. This is most cheaply done by removing the wires and taking to a rigging specialist who can fabricate replacement in new wire. Solid metal parts do not give so much trouble so should be inspected by you. Do not waste money on getting a professional to inspect the rigging. He can't do much better than you can.
ol'will

 

[npf1]

Try Rigshop in Southampton. The owner lives in Poole.

 

[Bobc]

There is very little that a professional rigger can do that you cannot. A thorough visual inspection is needed, concentrating on any high stress points such as swages, bottle screws, etc. You can do that perfectly well. If you find anything untoward such as wear steps, cracks, corrosion, etc. that may be the time to consult someone experienced.

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[wipe_out]

Thanks for the advise.. Was largely what I was considering as the plan of action anyway.. So the next question is are there any suggestions for where to get new wires fabricated is needed?

The boat is a 2001 model and I assume it's all the original rigging so I want to look closely at everything but it maybe a safer bet to replace it if it looks even a little suspect..

 

[LadyInBed]

the next question is are there any suggestions for where to get new wires fabricated is needed?

I've used Gaelforce - just send measurements.

 

[Kwik Decision]

A few years ago I sent my old Sadler 29 standing rigging to Z Spars, and they made up new, and sent the whole lot back to me for a little over £600, inc new bottle screws. Considerably cheaper than getting a local rigger to make it up, and it all fitted correctly. Given your mast is already down, that would seem a reasonable way to go.

 

[GrahamD]

Rig shop in Southampton are good. Also XP Rigging who are based in Parkstone Bay Marina