Maintenance and Refit
How often should standing rigging be replaced?
The widely quoted interval is 10-15 years, but that is an insurers’ reference point rather than a rule. The real decision should rest on testing: terminals scanned with dye penetrant, wire checked for broken strands and corrosion.
Why it works this way
Since a rig is only as strong as its weakest link, one cracked terminal outweighs any average age. Replacing on age alone changes sound wire and can leave a cracked fitting in service.
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Serkan Kotel · independent yacht surveyor · IIMS · ABYC · MCA
