Rigging question

[Bonzai]

B,

Did you give up on the Bucc?

Don

No D am keeping it just slowed down to an imperceptible crawl on the work since the bigger boat came along...lol. Was talking to my partner about getting back on it yesterday. I really like that Bucc so plan to keep it as trailer sailer in case I get tired of the big boat hassle in a few yrs.....

 

[Bonzai]

Its absolutely amazing that in countries with 'an abundance of lawyers problem' that rigging is promoted to be changed out every ten years.

In countries where lawyers/litigation is restrained, such rigging lasts a lot longer and the change out is based on 'science' rather than 'risk and casualty pay out'.

I totally agree w you Rich. But, in this case it turned out to be a good decision as while removing the shrouds for replacement 4 previously unseen broken wires evidenced themselves.

 

[Cool Beans]

Can anyone provide a SWAG at what it would cost to replace the standing rigging on a Hunter 33.5. Reading this post has got me thinking since the boat is 19 years old and I have no idea if the standing rigging has ever been replaced, I may need to look into this. When the boat was surveyed the surveyor stated he was not qualified to inspect standing rigging and did not do it.

Backstay, 4 lowers, and 2 uppers for my 33' Ranger was ~$1200 and I did it all my self. New wire with swagged uppers, and Hi-mod Lowers, and new open bronze turn buckles. The front stay is 7 years old at this point, and will be changed in a few more years. If you know what you have, and what you want, you can figure out just about how much it will cost to re rig your boat. Places like RiggingOnly (where I got mine) has all there prices for everything and labor for swagging. . .it is tedious, but you can just add everything up and you should be close.

As for upsizing rigging, I found it necessary to upsize mine. Originally designed for, and the last re rig was made up of 304 SS. I couldn't find any, and I wanted 316 for corrosion resistance anyways. The 316 version of the same size didn't have the load capacity as the 304, so I went up a size and so far all is well. I didn't so it for some offshore safety thing, I just deemed it necessary to be able to use the best stuff I could find

 

[Prime Time]

Ironic Story

My dad replaced the standing rigging on his 1972 Bristol 40 winter of 2010 for the first time. He is the original owner. I don't advise going that long. He never raced the boat but the boat was actively sailed from Bermuda to Nova Scotia and everywhere in between. He finally listened to me and replaced it all.

Here is the odd thing. The rigging was made up by the Oyster bay boat shop which is a well know and respected rigging source for many yrs in the North East. After one season of use, there appears to be more discoloration at the lower swages than the 38 yr old original rigging. No BS. Unfortunately, he has not had the response one would want from a reputable rigger. The rigger has a number of excuses and is questioning the environment. No difference where the boat has been kept or where it has been sailed. It is still in negotiation.