[quote=Wolfman]Good advice! A lot of us on here are super conservative when it comes to standing rigging, and that is exactly why! Most recommend that the first thing you do when buying a used boat (definitely if it's over 10 years old) is replace the wires. It's not all that expensive and saves lots of pain later.
Once you see a strand go it's time to replace. Also why a lot of people prefer bare wire to coated (although I like my coated shrouds but I'm in fresh water).
Lastly triple check and tape your ring dings. It's easy to do but if they work loose or let go you get the same effect![/quote]
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