Replacing standing rigging???

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lydiao

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Apr 8, 2014
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catalina 30 Lake Travis
I have a 30-year-old 30'. The manueal says to replace the standing rigging every 7 years in "ideal" situations. Has anyone ever attempted this job on their own and if so, do you have any tips???I do not think it has ever been replaced.
Thanks
 
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mortyd

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Dec 11, 2004
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Catalina 30 easy living
i have a 91 and don't think the standing rigging has ever been replaced - certainly i have not replaced it in ten years. but, i have all the rigging inspected by a skilled rigger every year. my best guess is replacing the rigging so often, like refrigerating ketchup, hints of a lawyer lurking somewhere.
 
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lydiao

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Apr 8, 2014
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catalina 30 Lake Travis
We have one guy qualified to inspect on Lake Travis. He can not x-ray the fittings however. We are on fresh water as well.Thanks
 
hvbaker

hvbaker

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Oct 5, 2010
322
Catalina 30 mkII St. Augustine
I replaced mine after a lower chain plate failed due to crevice corrosion. I did it myself with the help of a friend. We took the mast down because I wanted to replace all the tangs as well. Most rigging fails at the lower swaged ends. Water gets in and rusts the wire after time the wire pulls out. I used 316 SS wire with swaged fittings on top and Norseman fitting on the bottoms. Norseman fittings are no longer made so I would recommend using Sta-Loc fittings.

Failure due to rusting of wire in swage fittings occurs without warning and can be catastrophic. If you push your boat, I would change the standing rigging periodically. If you sail in the ocean, I would change the standing rigging periodically. It you stay at the dock and sip cocktails in the cockpit, you can probably get away with neglecting your standing rigging.
 
Anonymous 121765

Anonymous 121765

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Jan 6, 2010
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Lydaio,

Hv & I agree that 316 stainless is the way to go especially, if you will be using (not the best) swage fittings in lieu of mechanical connectors.

Before you see a swage fitting fail using 304 stainless, there always seems to be rust showing on the strands near to top of the swage fitting. This is because there is more carbon steel in the mix. My lifelines are also 316 stainless. I do not use the coated jacketing, as the 316 finish is smooth with no broken strands to get caught on.

Check out this site for 304 vs. 316 properties:

http://www.ajmfg.com/faq/304-vs-316-stainless.html

CR
 
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