Cost of shroud on a 22ft sailboat?

centerline · Jan 1, 2015

Monaco said:
I'm a sailboat newbie and I think that makes me an easy mark to take advantage of. I'm wondering what is a reasonable cost for a new side stay (shroud) for a 22ft sailboat?

My boat is a Tanzer T22 and the manual says 5/32 1x19 for diameter and 27"1 7/8 for length.

the problem you show will dictate that you need to replace them all.... the price will vary a LOT depending on where you buy them. Shop around. the cost per each from a local rigging shop should be around $30ea... its the ends and the swaging that cost so much... the wire itself is not very expensive...

Ron20324 · Jan 1, 2015

Maybe up them to 3/16" if not too much more money.

mitiempo · Jan 1, 2015

I would keep them to the designed size of 5/32". As the proper tension of rigging is a percentage of its breaking strength increasing the size will cause more load on each attachment point - the chainplates and mast tangs.

On a larger boat that was being re-rigged before heading offshore larger can make sense but everything else should be increased in size as well, particularly the mast tangs.

And I agree with Centerline - with the condition shown in the picture I would also suggest all the rigging is due for replacement, including turnbuckles. They haven't built a Tanzer 22 since 1986 and it is probably original.

justsomeguy · Jan 1, 2015

Monaco said:
What part is that little eyehole called?

A marine swage eye.

centerline · Jan 1, 2015

Monaco said:
What part is that little eyehole called?

That particular end is a "closed swage socket"... different manufactures may call it something slightly different...

centerline · Jan 1, 2015

Monaco said:
What part is that little eyehole called?

Or maybe i misunderstood your question... to answer the question specifically as you asked it, the little eyehole is called the pin hole... or, the hole that the pin goes thru...

Joe · Jan 1, 2015

Monaco said:
I'm a sailboat newbie ......

Read this: http://www.boatus.com/seaworthy/rigging/

Then study this: http://www.riggingonly.com/stdrig04.htm

Then search for local and online rigging services.... maybe start with the riggingonly.com ... but understand there are "riggers" who actually do the installation work... and "rigging suppliers" who simply build the hardware to your specs.... while you do the installation work.

Anyway, talk to some shops, get some quotes and decide what's best for you. A rigger will cost a lot more than doing the work yourself. You can even make your own rigging with swageless terminals.... but I suggest you do your homework, learn the language and you won't have to worry about sounding like a newbie.

Good luck

slaume · Jan 1, 2015

Get a hold of Rigging only, in New Bedford, MA. If you send then your original riffing they will do a fine job of making up a new set at a very fair price, and ship at all back to you. Great folks to deal with, Quality work, fast turnaround and fair prices. I Had a great experience dealing with them and have never heard a bad word about them from anyone, Steve.

mitiempo · Jan 1, 2015

I would think that there has to be a good rigger in Tampa, the po's home port.

woodster · Jan 1, 2015

try SECO South in Largo its just down the street from Tampa ask for KEN..

woodster · Jan 1, 2015

Monaco said:
What part is that little eyehole called?

its called a swedged eye terminal

Ron20324 · Jan 1, 2015

woodster said:
its called a swedged eye terminal

West catalog, P 1003, it's called a marine swage eye. Actually, it might also be an "aircraft-type eye". Same purpose, a different shape, mostly depending on thickness. That's SWAGE- with an "A".

woodster · Jan 1, 2015

Ron20324 said:
West catalog, P 1003, it's called a marine swage eye. Actually, it might also be an "aircraft-type eye". Same purpose, a different shape, mostly depending on thickness. That's SWAGE- with an "A".

you are correct that is exactly what SC Johnson calls it also ...the terminal is the threaded end ...some days i forget which end is up lol and yes with an A not E

Ron20324 · Jan 1, 2015

woodster said:
...and yes with an A not E

I just figured it was your southern accent

centerline · Jan 1, 2015

google search "open swage socket" and "closed swage socket"..... there are different types of swaged "eye" sockets, but be specific if you are going to talk to someone on the phone and it will be much easier to get some specific answers...

slaume · Jan 2, 2015

I think that the main point here is that the original poster is fairly new to sailing. If one fitting in your rigging has failed, you should not be looking at replacing only that shroud. Unless it was broken by some gross miss handling of the rig. All of the standing rigging should be replaced before the boat is sailed again.

You would feel pretty foolish if you were to only replace one shroud and then lost your entire rig, Steve.

woodster · Jan 2, 2015

Ron20324 said:
I just figured it was your southern accent

i think Elton John called it my Redneck ways

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