Marina del Rey · 90292 · Standing & Running Rigging
Professional rigging and sail repair services in Marina del Rey, CA. Standing rigging inspection and replacement, running rigging upgrades, sail repair, furling systems, and mast inspections.
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About the service
Your rig is what keeps the mast up and the sails driving the boat. In Marina del Rey, where boats are exposed to year-round UV, Pacific salt air, and an active sailing schedule, rigging inspection and maintenance is one of the most important — and most overlooked — aspects of boat ownership.
We connect Marina del Rey sailors with experienced riggers who work on standing rigging, running rigging, sail repair, and furling systems across all MDR basins. From a broken batten car to a cracked swage fitting that could bring down your mast, our technicians identify and fix it at your dock.
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When to inspect your rigging
The industry recommendation for standing rigging replacement is every 10 years for wire rigging, or 8 years for boats that sail offshore. However, in Marina del Rey's salt-air environment, many riggers recommend inspection every year and replacement every 7–8 years for wire, or 6 years for racing boats.
Signs you need an inspection now: Any visible corrosion or "meat hooks" (broken wire strands) on wire rigging. Cracks in swage fittings. A furling system that's stiff, doesn't furl smoothly, or has play in the bearings. Running rigging that's stiff, glazed, or showing chafe marks.
The cost of ignoring it: A dismasting is dangerous, expensive, and usually happens offshore. A $500–1,500 rigging inspection is inexpensive insurance against a $10,000+ rig repair and the very real safety risks of a failed stay or shroud.
Describe what's going on with your boat and we'll figure it out together — no pressure, no commitment.
Free advice, any time📞 (424) 766-5713Common questions
Look for visible corrosion, broken wire strands (meat hooks) near swage fittings, cracked or pitted swages, or rust staining on the deck around chainplates. If the rig is over 10 years old, inspect it regardless of visible condition.
Yes — a dockside rig inspection includes a visual inspection from deck level plus going up the mast (we carry a bosun's chair). For a full inspection, we look at the masthead sheaves, wind instruments, and the condition of all fittings from top to bottom.
A stiff furler is usually caused by a worn or corroded bearing, an excessively tight forestay, or a foil that's bent or out of alignment. All of these are repairable without unstepping the mast in most cases.
Yes — Dyneema (synthetic rope) standing rigging is an excellent modern option for cruising boats. It's lighter, easier to inspect for damage, and kinder to sails. We can advise on sizing and make the conversion at your slip.
Replacing a full set of standing rigging on a 35ft sloop typically takes one full day. Individual stays or shrouds take 2–4 hours each.
Yes — sail repairs from simple restitching to more extensive work can be done at your dock for minor repairs, or coordinated with a local sail loft for more significant work.
Yes — running rigging replacement is one of our quickest services. We measure, source, and replace halyards, sheets, and control lines. We can advise on the best modern rope options for your boat.
Chainplates fail from corrosion (especially where they pass through the deck), fatigue from cyclic loading, and improper original installation. Chainplate inspection and replacement is critical — a failed chainplate brings down the rig.