If you are planning to replace your yacht's standing rigging yourself, or are working with a local boatyard, Martin Leaning Masts & Rigging can manufacture the replacement shrouds and stays while providing professional support throughout the project.
Our Supported Supply-Only Standing Rigging service combines professionally manufactured replacement rigging with direct access to our rigging team for help with identification, measurement, specification and installation questions.
This gives owners and boatyards the flexibility of a supply-only yacht re-rig without having to manage the technical specification entirely on their own.
Professionally Manufactured Standing Rigging – Installed by You or Your Boatyard
We manufacture custom replacement standing rigging for yachts using the specification agreed for your individual boat. Depending on the existing rig, this may include 1x19 stainless steel wire, compact strand/Dyform, swaged terminals, T-terminals, stemballs, eyes, forks and replacement rigging screws.
You or your local boatyard can then carry out the removal and installation while retaining access to our rigging team for technical support.
What Our Supported Supply-Only Service Includes
Your supply-only re-rig includes direct access to our rigging team throughout the project.
Free Video Consultation
A free video call with one of our rigging team to review the project and answer your questions.
WhatsApp Project Support
Direct WhatsApp access to our team while you work through your standing rigging project.
Fitting Identification
Help identifying standing rigging terminals, rigging screws and attachment arrangements.
Measurement & Photo Guidance
Guidance on removing, labelling, photographing and measuring your original standing rigging.
Installation Support
Technical support for questions that arise while your replacement standing rigging is installed.
Standing Rigging Knowledge Centre
Access our step-by-step standing rigging guides and technical resources throughout your project.
Our aim is to provide the flexibility and cost savings of a supply-only re-rig while still giving you access to experienced yacht riggers throughout the process.
Two Ways to Confirm Your Standing Rigging Specification
What We Need Before Manufacturing Your Replacement Rigging
The information required will depend on the individual yacht and rig, but normally includes:
- Yacht manufacturer and model.
- Name or identification of each shroud and stay.
- Finished length of each wire assembly.
- Wire diameter and construction.
- Upper terminal type and dimensions.
- Lower terminal or rigging screw type.
- Clevis pin, eye or fork dimensions where applicable.
- Clear photographs of the existing terminals and attachment points.
If you are unsure about a fitting, our standing rigging terminal guide and rigging screw guide can help with identification.
Why Send the Original Rigging as a Template?
Standing rigging is manufactured to relatively precise dimensions. Small differences in stay length, terminal geometry or rigging screw specification can affect whether the replacement assembly fits and tensions correctly.
Sending the original rigging allows our team to inspect the existing arrangement directly rather than relying entirely on measurements taken remotely.
It is particularly useful where:
- the yacht has been modified during its life;
- the mast or standing rigging specification is uncertain;
- unusual terminals or mast fittings are installed;
- the original yacht specification differs from the equipment currently fitted; or
- a complete set of standing rigging is being replaced.
DIY Yacht Re-Rigging with Professional Support
Many competent yacht owners and boatyards are comfortable removing and installing standing rigging but would prefer the wire assemblies themselves to be manufactured by an experienced rigging workshop.
Our supported supply-only service is designed for exactly this situation.
We manufacture the replacement rigging while helping you through the parts of the project where specialist rigging knowledge is most useful: identifying fittings, checking measurements, reviewing photographs and resolving questions before manufacture or during installation.
Choosing the Right Standing Rigging Wire and Terminals
Not every yacht uses the same standing rigging construction. Depending on the vessel, the existing rig may use conventional 1x19 stainless steel wire, compact strand/Dyform or another system.
Our guide to choosing standing rigging wire explains the main differences.
We can also manufacture individual replacement shrouds and stays or a complete standing rigging package through our custom standing rigging service.
UK and International Standing Rigging Supply
Replacement standing rigging can be supplied for yachts throughout the UK and internationally.
For overseas projects, customers can send the original rigging to our Port Solent workshop or provide the required measurements and photographs remotely. Video consultation is particularly useful for identifying terminals and reviewing measurements before manufacture.
For qualifying export orders, UK VAT may not be charged. Local taxes, import VAT, customs charges or duties in the destination country remain the responsibility of the customer.
How Long Does Replacement Standing Rigging Take?
Manufacturing time depends on the size of the project, materials required and current workshop workload.
For many supply-only projects, replacement standing rigging can normally be prepared approximately two weeks after the order has been confirmed and either the original template rigging has arrived or all customer measurements and specifications have been checked.
Your expected manufacturing and dispatch timescale will be confirmed with your estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about measuring, supplying and installing replacement yacht standing rigging.
Can I replace my yacht's standing rigging myself?
Many experienced owners and boatyards carry out the removal and installation themselves. The suitability of this approach depends on the yacht, access, mast arrangement and the owner's experience. Our supply-only service allows the replacement wire assemblies to be professionally manufactured while we provide support with specification and measurement.
Can I send my old standing rigging to you as a pattern?
Yes. This is our preferred method for many complete re-rig projects. Clearly label each stay and shroud before removal and send the original rigging to our Port Solent workshop for inspection and measurement.
Can you manufacture standing rigging from my measurements?
Yes. We can manufacture replacement rigging from customer or boatyard measurements, photographs and terminal specifications. We provide guidance and can review the information with you before manufacture.
How do I measure a yacht stay or shroud?
Measurements should normally be taken between the relevant bearing points of the terminals with adjustable rigging screws returned to a known position.
Should I replace the rigging screws at the same time?
The condition, age and specification of the existing rigging screws should be assessed as part of the replacement project. In many complete re-rigs, owners choose to replace the rigging screws at the same time as the wire.
Can you help identify an unusual standing rigging terminal?
Yes. Send us clear photographs and dimensions and our rigging team can help identify the terminal and appropriate replacement arrangement.
Can you supply standing rigging outside the UK?
Yes. We regularly support supply-only projects where the yacht is located away from our workshop, including international projects. Measurements, photographs and video calls can be used to confirm the specification remotely.
Ready to Plan Your Replacement Standing Rigging?
Whether you intend to send us your original rigging or provide measurements yourself, we can prepare an estimate and help determine the best route for your yacht.