Hi, our insurance requires us to replace all running rigging after 5 years (which is at the end of this year) whether it needs it or not. Probably not a bad idea. along the same lines, someone suggested all thru hulls be replaced after 5 years. Do you agree with the latter? Regards, Peter
Hi Peter: If the running rigging is in good shape (i.e. not chafed and not overly sun damaged) I see no reason to replace it. Unless it is of small size to save weight and you have been stressing it a lot. Re through-hull fittings, this is a question of material, environment, and condition. If they are bronze–and have been surveyed carefully there is no reason to change them. But obviously, if they are at all suspect, the time to do it is before they cause a problem! Regards–Steve Dashew
Posted by Steve Dashew (November 30, 1999)
