Replacing Your Standing Rigging

Question – When should I replace my standing rigging? From the Rigger – According to industry standards, the anticipated lifespan for stainless steel rigging is 10-12 years for wire and 15-20 years for rod. Of course, a number of factors affect a rig’s lifespan including load, sailing conditions, mileage sailed, Read more…

Genoa Furling Systems

Question: What should I know about genoa furling systems? From the Rigger: If you buy a furler, you will use your boat more often (no science here, but we know it is true). This is the first thing you should do to make sailing easier! Advantages: A good furling system Read more…

Pamper Those Navtec Parts!

Question: I have Navtec parts on my boat. Now what? From the Rigger: As many of you know, Navtec and Hall Spars US, two of the sailboat industry’s iconic manufacturers, closed their doors permanently in 2017. For decades, these companies have provided us with high quality parts including hydraulic cylinders, Read more…