On both my C&C 40 and my current boat I took my rigging to a professional and had it inspected. He re-headed some pieces and on Masquerade, my current boat, replaced the turnbuckles. But the rod is still good. Andy
Andrew Burton 26 Beacon Hill Newport, RI USA 02840 Www.burtonsailing.com http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 > On Dec 12, 2024, at 14:34, Rob Hamlin via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > I’m replacing the rod, turn buckles and furler on Sapphire 37+ this season, > only because of piece of mind. > > The boat is a 1990 with 34 year old rigging always made me think, when I’m > racing in 25kts of breeze hammering up hill. > > -Rob > > Sent from my iPhone > >>> On Dec 12, 2024, at 2:23 PM, Matthew Wolford via CnC-List >>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >> >> I believe I am sailing with original rod rigging (1975). I have been told >> by some that it needs to be replaced, and I have been told by others – >> including mechanical engineers – it probably does not. As I understand it, >> the issue is fatigue based on a number of “cycles” (pressure applied then >> relieved). A boat rocking in waves (even at the dock) adds to the number of >> cycles, but the fatigue point allows for millions of cycles. My boat is on >> the hard for over half the year, thereby limiting the number of cycles. >> Also, two big problems for rod rigging is nicks in the surface and the >> cracks in the balls joints at the mast (which should be inspected and >> possibly replaced). >> >> Perhaps my friend Bill Coleman will comment. He knows all about metal. >> Bill? >> >> From: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2024 2:15 PM >> To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> Cc: Della Barba, Joe <joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov> >> Subject: Stus-List old rod rigging >> >> Question for the collective knowledge base here: >> Would you sail a 1980s era boat with original rod rigging or is it going to >> fall on your head any second? >> >> Joe Della Barba >> Coquina >> Your contributions help pay the fees associated with this list and help to >> keep it active. Please help by making a small contribution using PayPal at: >> https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/stumurray All contributions are greatly >> appreciated. > Your contributions help pay the fees associated with this list and help to > keep it active. Please help by making a small contribution using PayPal at: > https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/stumurray All contributions are greatly > appreciated.
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