Replace Stays on a Beneteau 343
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Lots of standing rigging part suppliers out there like Standing Rigging - Seco South, Standing Rigging - Rigworks, etc. In the meantime you might find these articles helpful on how to replace your standing rigging: How to Replace Your Standing Rigging for Less – The $tingy Sailor (stingysailor.com) , Replacing Your Standing Rigging - Rigworks AND Replacing Your Rigging | Cruising World
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Try Beneteau spare parts. My understanding is that the part number is #458057 (not 100% sure, need to verify). You could also contact US Spars, they supplied the mast & associated rigging. You can use a cherry picker & let the yard replace the rigging with the mast standing (probably more expensive) or have the yard remove the mast & you can replace the rigging on ground, then have the yard lift mast while you reinstall clevis pins to chainplates. Please give us an update with regards to your findings.
If your mast is Z spar US Spars, contact them, They should have all of the dimensions for the original standing rigging.
Running rigging specs are in the owners manual.
I would recommend taking the mast down and replacing everything while on the ground. Much safer that way. Check everything attached to the mast while its down.
Your jib furler has to come down to replace the forestay, and because of the connecters between the furler sections, depending on brand you will not be able to remove the forestay without cutting off the stem fitting, and when you pull it out, tie a messenger line to the end so that you can thread the new forestay through before installing the new fitting.
Running rigging specs are in the owners manual.
I would recommend taking the mast down and replacing everything while on the ground. Much safer that way. Check everything attached to the mast while its down.
Your jib furler has to come down to replace the forestay, and because of the connecters between the furler sections, depending on brand you will not be able to remove the forestay without cutting off the stem fitting, and when you pull it out, tie a messenger line to the end so that you can thread the new forestay through before installing the new fitting.
You need to do some research and learn, learn, learn. Lots of stuff on You Tube to get you started. Get a quote from the yard or an independent rigger...or call a rigging service .... local or online... to get estimates... they will help you through the process, At some point you may have learned enough to tackle the job yourself... that's what I did.. and it was an important milestone. You'll know if you're up to it... and you'll be motivated when you realize how much money you can save with a DIY project. Good Luck.