The rod is more prone to catastrophic failure than the wire rope.

Another myth just like audio cables!

Amen!

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
oups.com...
3/8" headstay on a 35 footer. That should last.


Can you find any rod rigging failures for the 35s5 over the last 17
years or so???
Oh....


RB
35s5
NY