San Diego

Rig Inspection Services

Having your rig and rigging routinely inspected is not only good sense — it’s often required for insurance coverage. It’s also an essential service when purchasing a used boat.

One of our most experienced riggers will inspect your mast, standing rigging, running rigging, hardware, lifelines, and other sailing systems, delivering a comprehensive list of prospective issues and concerns.

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Why routine inspections matter

Professional inspections reveal hidden issues before they become critical. Keep your mast and other spars intact, upright, and strong by staying ahead of the maintenance curve.

Insurance requirements

Many insurers require documented rig inspections for coverage. Our service logs and inspection reports satisfy most underwriter requirements.

Pre-purchase inspections

Buying a used boat? A rig inspection before purchase can reveal costly hidden problems and give you negotiating leverage.

Inspection Levels

Choose Your Service Level

From a quick visual check to a full mast-out overhaul — we have a service level for every situation and budget.

Level A

Visual Inspection
Mast In

Best for annual checkups and insurance documentation

Comprehensive mast system visual inspection
Check all fittings, terminations, rod, fiber & wire
Spreaders, sheaves, halyards, headstay & backstay
Mast base, partners, halyard blocks & chainplates
Check for cracks, corrosion, pitting & rust
Service log & schedule for next service

Level B

Visual Inspection
Jack Down / Loose Rigging

Best for boats showing signs of rig movement or tension issues

Pre-check rig to assess service (Level A)
Un-jack mast
General visual inspection
Check for bends & kinks in fittings and rod
Check & lubricate all accessible fittings
Re-tune to align and seat cold heads & hardware
Generate proper tension & tuning
Service log & schedule for next service

Level C

Full Service
Mast Out

Best for offshore prep, aging rigs, and pre-purchase inspections

Pre-check rig to assess servicing (Level A)
Un-step mast
Complete disassembly of mast & fittings
Clean & polish rod, cold heads & fittings
Visual inspection for cracks, corrosion & rust
SWL pull test on all fiber rigging
Repairs as needed — re-head rod, replace fittings
Reassemble mast system
Re-step & re-tune mast
Update service log & schedule

Our Capabilities

What Sets Rigworks Apart

Cold Head Rod Rigging

Rigworks is able to cold head rod up to –115, covering the full range of rod rigging found on performance and cruising yachts.

Wire Swaging

We swage wire up to 9/16″ in-house, handling standing rigging for most production and custom yachts without outsourcing.

NAVTEC Certified — Pacific Rim
Rigworks is the only certified full-service NAVTEC repair center in the Pacific Rim — covering hydraulics, fiber systems, and rod systems.

Rust Indicates Cracks

Our inspectors follow the industry principle that any surface rust on rigging components warrants deeper investigation. We don’t skip the details.

Ready to schedule your inspection?

Inspections starting from $400. Contact us today to book with one of our most experienced riggers.

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