Mariner 36 in Falmouth in November 2019

Rigging Improvements

Rigging Improvements

As purchased, standing rigging had been replaced within 10 years and was in good shape. The prior owner had not used the staysail and had lost some of the inner stay rigging. Most of the running rigging was in poor shape.

Replace Running Rigging

The running rigging is in need of replacement. All halyards are still sound but badly worn in places. The jib sheets are in bad shape with risk of parting. This is a short term undertaking and neither very expensive or time consuming.

Staysail Standing Rigging

An light stay which could be the inner stay came with the boat. There was no turnbuckle. At some point it will be necessary to go up the mast and attach this stay to determine if this is the inner stay. A turnbuckle will be needed.

The staysail boom had been connected to the inner stay at the turnbuckle. An jib boom pedestal will be purchased. The pin diameter on the boom will have to be measured before selecting a jib boom pedestal and gooseneck toggle. A variety of gooseneck toggles are available. Reef hooks would be helpful to allow a hanked on staysail to be reefed.