Fixing up an old Helms - Standing Rigging

Charlescmartin

Charlescmartin

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May 9, 2016
2
Helms 25 Pensacola
Hi fiends, I just joined. I have a bit of an odd boating journey. I had a 28' Mako withh twin 200s that spent too much time in the shop and decided to simplify, really simplify to a Hobie Tandem island. Over the last few years the Hobie made me fall in love with sailing. So now a new part of my sailing journey is a 1974 25' Helms. The boat is solid, sails in good shape, good trailer. Of course there are a lot of cosmetic issues, replacing lines etc. From what I can see the two main repairs will be,
1) Replacing the upper and lower shrouds.
2) Freeing, inspecting, and cleaning the swing keel.

For now I want to go ahead and replace the upper and lower shrouds. So, here is my question. For a boat like this do you typically go full DIY - measure the wire, find a similar size and replace it? Or is there a place where you order new shrouds online custom fit to your boat? if so it's tough to find...

Thanks!
 
BudGates

BudGates

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Apr 19, 2012
1,043
O'Day Daysailor 17 Nevis MN
Charlescmartin said:
Hi fiends, I just joined. I have a bit of an odd boating journey. I had a 28' Mako withh twin 200s that spent too much time in the shop and decided to simplify, really simplify to a Hobie Tandem island. Over the last few years the Hobie made me fall in love with sailing. So now a new part of my sailing journey is a 1974 25' Helms. The boat is solid, sails in good shape, good trailer. Of course there are a lot of cosmetic issues, replacing lines etc. From what I can see the two main repairs will be,
1) Replacing the upper and lower shrouds.
2) Freeing, inspecting, and cleaning the swing keel.

For now I want to go ahead and replace the upper and lower shrouds. So, here is my question. For a boat like this do you typically go full DIY - measure the wire, find a similar size and replace it? Or is there a place where you order new shrouds online custom fit to your boat? if so it's tough to find...

Thanks!
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Congratulations on your "new" sailboat and welcome to the sailing world.
I've seen both approaches to replacing standing rigging. Some people will make their own and others will purchase them pre-made. Personally I like to make my own. You will likely pay close to $100 for each shroud if you choose to go that rout. Or if you have the confidence in your own workmanship you can buy enough cable for all of the standing rigging, the crimper, and all that goes with it for that $100.
 
Gunni

Gunni

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Mar 16, 2010
5,937
Beneteau 411 Oceanis Annapolis
On my old one-designs I used to make my own standing rigging with a simple crimper. But with that little sweetheart aboard why don't you do a search for "Pensacola sail riggers" and have them build it for you. Losing a rig is about as FUBAR as it gets, get it right.
 
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