rigging

[Miker]

Mark, the wire is the same as what was on it. Standard size, just can't remember what size though.

The aft stay is a bridle with twin viola blocks, cleat and 1/4 cable. Same as what's there now.

Re the phones, I use a dry bag for the iPad and phone, it floats and keeps the water out. Better to be safe if that's your only comms device apart from VHF.

I'll take photos when I get here back this week.

[Oberon11]

Hi Michael my ketch was refitted three years ago, all Aussie parts ! With 3/8. Stainless wire,and huge turnbuckles 12 of them. Get a fixed quote because you $4500 estimate could turn out to be $8000.00. Do yourself a favour price the wire you need and price the turnbuckles, about seven I think, then do some maths you will be surprised how cheap materials are . Good luck and hope to see you on the lake again soon.
Cheers oberon11

[Miker]

Thanks Oberon, the rigger didn't call me with a blow out, and he knew I wouldn't accept anything about $5k so I should be fine. Proof will be when I pick it up tomorrow.

In reality though, I'm not too worried, as I apportion the costs over about 12 years. Rather have peace of mind than be constantly worried.

Next chance to get up to the lake will be Easter, but it always rains at Easter, so I
M not entirely certain how tha will go.

[Shaun]

And the standing rigging is one of (if not the) the most important elements of a yacht, you must have confidence in your rig, or wear a crash helmet & sail close to home!,
Mike, I like the way you justify the boat $$ expenditure over the years, I will remember that if ever I have a large lump sum for something that needs buying . And did the rigger pay any attention to your chainplates/strength of the attachment point of his new rigging?, did you receive any advice as to adaquacy(sp?) of the chainplates?

cheers

[Miker]

Well, the proof was in the pudding.

Shaun, the chain plates were checked and doing to be in good condition all around. The work on the mast included new antenna, new wiring and new internal conduit for the former. No more clanging! The pulpit was removed, had new feet welded on as well as new studs, then refitted, re-wired and sealed. The forward chain plate/bow roller was removed, re-enforced, new roller fitted and replaced on the boat with additional bolts (there was only one on top, there are now two) plus a running topping lift. A

This was all in addition to the standard replacement of the cap shrouds, lowers, fore and aft stays and bridle.

The bill did blow out in the end, but they did spend over 30 hours labour on the additional stuff, but I was happy with the quality and the result. Now all I have to do is get the rest of the boat looking as god as the rig!