Inspecting standing rigging

Feb 19, 2008
292
Catalina Capri 18 ann arbor
It's easy to see what is wrong - knowing what needs to be replaced requires experience that I don't have.

Inspecting the rig on the new (used) boat. The forestay is unwinding at the top end, about 5 inches - likely due to the roller furling. The port lower shroud has several broken wire strands. Some of the hardware is bent, the turnbuckles and some of the t-fittings.

The backstay seems like it's in good shape. The uppers seem pretty good, although they are not particularly connected to the spreaders very well.

I think I need to replace the lowers and the forestay. I was kind of shocked at the price from Catalina Direct. But I'm tempted to replace all of the standing rigging. It would be expensive, but it might be valuable to replace it all at once (thinking re-sale value and peace of mind).

Not sure how old the boat is, it is hull number 467.

Any advice?
 

jviss

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Feb 5, 2004
6,745
Tartan 3800 20 Westport, MA
Try Rigging Only in Fairhaven, MA. Great prices, superb turn around.
 

repawn

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Jul 28, 2014
73
Oday 22 Milwaukee
I will second rigging only - replaced all standing rigging - plus new open turnbuckles for under $500 on my O'Day 22 with shipping.