Rigging Services

In addition to writing books, making videos, and selling useful rigging tools, we run a full-service rigging loft here in Port Townsend. We provide both modern and traditional rigging of the highest quality at competitive prices.

Rigging Survey: $325 - 425 * Single-mast, LOA under40 ft.

                                         $425 - 525 * Double-mast, LOA under 40 ft.

                                                             Boats over 40’ are charged by the hour over the two hours allotted for survey.

Assessment of your boat's current rigging systems - including aloft *, running rigging, standing rigging, masts, mast head, mast step, spreaders, stays, sheets, travelers, reefing, furling, chainplates... your rigging system.

In depth examination of shrouds and metal hardware, targeting metal fatigue, crevice corrosion, galvanic corrosion, and quality of metallurgy.

A written report and free review of our findings along with recommendations.

Once the survey is complete, post-survey consultations, billed by the hour, are available for clients who require an even deeper level of information.

The onboard portion of a survey can be accomplished in two hours. Additional time billed at shop rate, per rigger, per hour – by 1/4 hour.

Owner need not be present for survey.

     * All of our surveys include a trip to the masthead.

                       This, along with our expertise and detailed written reports,

sets us apartfrom many rig “surveyors”.
Consultation:    $110 per hour (1/2 hour minimum)

We prefer to make an appointment with you. But, we are always willing to confer

           & charge for walk-in questions and consultation, time allowing.

Rig Tune:                $75 per hour ...usually 2 hours - 30 ' one mast.

Rigger Labor:      $75 per hour

Splicing:          $ 90     Optimal Rope-to-Chain Splice

                                $ 90     Emergency splice on any used* rope

$ 35   Sta-Set-X, Brait, Mega-Braid

$ 25   Double-Braid, Core-to-Core Splice

$ 25    3-strand or Brummel Splice

Travel:              $35    per hour + any expenses

                            Washington State law regarding overtime labor applies to all our jobs.

    *We prefer not to splice used rope - many reasons for this.

What We Do - Stepping a mast

Rigging Projects - Capitol Dome Chandelier, Olympia, WA and Falls of Clyde project

About Us - Staff Information

Our Mission is to blend the ageless wisdom of traditional riggingwith the materials and applications of modern day. We work with our clients to provide complete rigging services of the highest standard and specialize in preparing vessels and their owners for extended cruising and offshore voyages.

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photo by Wayne Rice