GAIN A CLEARER UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR YACHT’S RIG, SPARS, AND ASSOCIATED DECK HARDWARE THROUGH AN INDEPENDENT TECHNICAL INSPECTION.
The rig is one of the most safety-critical systems on a sailing yacht — and one of the most commonly overlooked during a standard inspection. Wire rigging has a finite lifespan. Rod rigging can fail without visible warning. Swage fittings corrode from the inside. Chainplates work loose beneath deck fittings that look fine from above. A rigging survey provides a systematic inspection of the standing rigging, running rigging, spars, and associated deck hardware — assessing condition, identifying wear or fatigue, and establishing whether the rig is fit for its intended use.
AREAS SURVEYED INCLUDE:
- Standing rigging
- Running rigging
- Mast, boom, and fittings
- Deck hardware, chainplates, and attachment points
- General condition and suitability for intended use
DECK-LEVEL VS ALOFT INSPECTION:
A deck-level inspection covers the standing and running rigging, chainplates, toggles, turnbuckles, sheaves, and deck hardware without going aloft. This is included as standard with a full pre-purchase survey for sailing yachts.
An aloft inspection involves going up the mast to inspect the masthead, spreader bases, halyard exits, and upper fittings directly. This is recommended for older vessels, those with a history of heavy use, or where specific concerns have been identified at deck level.
Both options are available as standalone services or alongside a pre-purchase survey.
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ARE PROVIDED IN A STRUCTURED WRITTEN REPORT.
RIGGING SURVEY