Question: Do you have guidelines for selecting halyards, sheets, etc. for my sailboat? From the Rigger: First, if your old rope served its purpose but needs replacing, we recommend duplicating it as closely as possible to ensure that the replacement is the correct length and works with your existing clutches, Read more…
Our riggers recently installed trysail tracks on both a Hylas 70 and a Jeanneau 54. Aren’t they lovely! A trysail is a very small sail that is used in place of the mainsail in severe storm conditions. It is run up a dedicated track that mounts parallel to the Read more…
Seeking Experienced Sailboat Rigger RIGWORKS is a busy full service sailboat rigging shop in San Diego. We take pride in our exceptional workmanship, service and employee product knowledge. RIGWORKS has been supporting committed sailors and cruisers worldwide for twenty-seven years. We offer a long list of services pertaining to sailboat Read more…
Andersen is currently offering instant rebates on a number of their most popular winches when purchased between April 1st and May 31st, 2019. If you would like to take advantage of these great savings, call or email us at Rigworks, and we will assist you with your order and rebate.
Question: What can I do to ensure that my Spinlock Deckvest is well-maintained and ready for the upcoming season? From the Rigger: We are so glad you asked! Deckvests need to be maintained so that they function properly when you need them. As a registered Spinlock dealer, Rigworks is always Read more…
We are always happy to provide estimates to replace your standing rigging and can give you a very accurate quote for the rigging itself (forestay, backstay, shrouds, etc.), but it is often difficult to anticipate issues that we will encounter once we pull a mast. These spreaders looked good to Read more…
You can’t make this stuff up… We are ‘all hands on deck’ to get this rig finished and a bird tramps through the freshly laid gelcoat. Sigh. Footprints everywhere! This is a day in the life of our riggers.
A one/two day Safety At Sea Seminar is being offered at San Diego Yacht Club on Jan 26 & 27, 2019. This course meets off-shore racing requirements and, more important, may save your life! Click this link for more information: http://www.sailaweighllc.com/product…/safety-at-sea-seminar/
Santa brought new uni-directional SK99 backstay & forestay strops from Gottifredi Maffioli! Gottifredi Maffioli, based in Italy, manufactures a wide range of high quality ropes, braids, twines and twisted yarns made of high tenacity synthetic fibres. Rigworks is proud to offer Maffioli rope here in our store. We can Read more…