Does anyone have any recommendations for new rigging? Salty Dog Marine is having a sale and I would like to know who I should go with and who I should avoid when it comes to replacing the shrouds and forestay rigging.
Thanks for your input.
Martin
H16 Standing rigging replacement
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Posted: Jan 05, 2009 - 12:38 PM
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Posted: Jan 05, 2009 - 03:08 PM
avoid any place that is not a sailing shop (like west marine).. they usually don't know everything they should about cats. I don't think most west marines handle rigging but some do and i have seen them mis-cut shrouds.
Salty dog is a good company to deal with.. they are fine i would think -
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Posted: Jan 07, 2009 - 04:14 PM
I've had great luck with Murray's Marine here in CA. www.murrays.com -
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Posted: Jan 07, 2009 - 04:25 PM
You can always support your local Hobie dealer, that is what keeps them in business. If you fail to support them, next thing you know, THEY ARE GONE -
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Posted: Jan 07, 2009 - 04:31 PM
I agree... we have a local repair guy who is my mentor.. i purchase almost exclusively from him, pay in cash (so he doesn't lose the 5% credit card companies take) and even try to use him to do work i could do myself... (but he won't wax my boat)....
