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7 Public Landing, Camden, ME 04843
Rigging · ME · 2 shops
Yacht Rigging in Maine
2 Maine shops likely offering rigging.
About this service
Standing rigging (wire shrouds and stays) is what holds the mast up. Running rigging (sheets, halyards, control lines) is what makes the sails work. Both have predictable lifespans — standing rigging 10–15 years, running rigging 5–10 — and both fail in expensive, often catastrophic ways when ignored. A qualified rigger can inspect, tune, and replace rigging at a small fraction of the cost of a dismasting.
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Frequently asked
- How often should standing rigging be replaced?
- Stainless steel standing rigging on a regularly-sailed cruising boat should be replaced every 10–15 years even without visible damage — fatigue cracks at swage fittings are invisible until they fail. Insurance underwriters increasingly require documented rigging inspection or replacement after 15 years.
- What does standing rigging replacement cost?
- For a typical 40-ft cruising sailboat, full standing rigging replacement (all wire, swages, and turnbuckles) runs $4,000–$10,000 in 2026 depending on rig configuration (sloop, cutter, ketch), wire diameter, and labor market.
- How often should a rig be tuned?
- After major weather events, after re-stepping the mast, and annually as part of spring commissioning. Most riggers offer tune-as-you-sail service where they ride along on the first sail of the season to fine-tune in actual sailing conditions.