Thomas Wentworth wrote:
A boat I am interested in will need new rigging. Forestay, backstay,
shrouds, and the hardware that goes with the wire. Turnbuckles, etc.

What process should I follow to replace the rigging? What supplier is the
best to deal with? What measurements etc do I need to know?

Is this a big job? From my reading, it doesn't seem to be. Mostly just get
the new and throw away the old. Am I missing something?

Also,,, life line? I will need new lifeline. Can I get this at the same
supplier?

Other equipment I am interested in and really don't know where to get;

A wind generator that attaches to the forward halyard. I've seen on in a
picture. My guess is it is a portable device that you put up when anchored.
I suppose you run a wire into the hatch or something. Any thoughts?

Also,,, an anchor windlass. One of the crank kind, not electric. Where
and who has this?



West Marine and Defender, both of which also have online presence by
adding "dot com" to their names, have huge online catalogues, can be
starting sources to learn about and price many marine systems/items.

Ample Power.com and Jack Rabbit Marine (I think .com also,) are two
sources for 12 generation and management stuff.

Sailnet.com used to have an online rigging operation, whether they still
do in their re-incarnation, I can't tell you, you'd have to check.

For direct information about windlasses, check Simpson-Lawrence and
Lewmar, again online.

Much of this stuff shows up on E-Bay, deeply discounted (sometimes by
West Marine) but you need to have done your "shopping" and learning first.

Replacing (replicating) rigging isn't a particularly tough project,
unless you don't have the original to copy, then it is a quite a bit
more complex.

Why do you think it needs replacing? Are the fittings cracked from
freezing or corrosion? All of it at once sounds a little odd to me.

Why don't you take it to a local rigging shop (Look in the yellow Pages
or ask around locally) and get an opinion. You might get away with
replacing one or two pieces instead of all at once.

If this is about that "Free" Vanguard you posted about earlier, tread
slowly, old boats can suck up enough money with out spending unnecessarily.

Use it up, wear it out, make it do, do without is a good mantra while
getting to know a new to you old boat.

My .02,

Jonathan

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