Looking for a rigger or source for standing rigging

[Harmonysailor]

Discovered a broken strand, actually 3, on the backstay before hoisting the sails. So I'm looking for either a local Long Island rigger or a recommended shop to mail-order a custom stay. I'm happy with the 316 wire rope with swaged fittings. I have no desire to upgrade. Any opinions?

Oh and my plan to replace the rigging this winter just got a bump in priority.

[rcvesselstyn]

Hi Dan, it's going to depend on whether or not you want to go up the mast and take off your backstay or just hire a rigger to do the job. Most riggers have their own sources for materials. If you're up for a trip up the mast though, you can just take the old backstay to West Marine and they'll duplicate it for you. Their prices are usually a little bit higher but you also get a warranty. Not all the West Marines do rigging but if you take it to a local shop they'll send it out to one of their sites that handle it. I've been hearing of a few people that have gone to Dyneema but I think until it's got a much longer track record it might hurt resale and it definitely adds more windage. Good luck!