What are lazy jacks? Lazy jacks are a set of lines or ropes that are used on sailboats to make handling the mainsail easier. They are essentially a rigging system that helps to support the sail and keep it organized while hoisting or lowering it. The lazy jacks work by Read more…
Running rigging is an essential component of a sailboat’s rigging systems, consisting of lines or ropes used to adjust the sails, control the boat’s direction and speed, and secure the boat to the dock or anchor. In this post, we will discuss the different types of running rigging, with a Read more…
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…
Question: Why would I need a rig inspection, and what does it entail? From the Rigger: We do rig inspections (also called rig surveys) for a variety of reasons. Often an inspection is triggered by the sale of a boat or an insurance requirement. But we are always pleased to Read more…
Do you see that little seagull? It was wreaking havoc on a beautiful Swan 57. Ray went to the top of the mast yesterday and installed bird spikes to discourage future visits (just in time… the rig was about to fold under the weight of accumulated bird droppings!). While he Read more…
Question: How do I know when it is time to retire a rope? From the Rigger: At Rigworks we are proud to be a Samson distributor. Samson manufactures some of the best marine rope on the market. So to answer this question, we went directly to the source. Here is Read more…
Boat owners often ask us to commission their boats after transport. Of course, one of their first questions (as it should be) is always “what will it cost?” And our answer usually starts with… “That depends.” The cost of a commission is based on many things, but a key factor Read more…
We have just entered our busy season and are literally buried in work. (Can you guess which rigger is buried in the photo below?) If you think you are going to need our help soon, please call now to schedule your job as we are currently running 3 weeks out. Read more…
We had another 5-star review yesterday from one of our customers. This always makes us happy, because the feeling is mutual… our customers are the best! Dealing with great people who share our passion for sailing is our favorite part of the job.
On May 12th we posted photos of this lovely Beneteau 46′ without her rig. Our team was proud to be asked to commission her during her stay at Driscoll Boat Works. Mission accomplished! The rig is in, and this pretty lady is just about ready to sail. Her owners are Read more…