Cost estimates for standing rigging, running rigging, and recommendations for deck hardware, masts, and booms. Covering over 400 production boats sold in the UK over the last 50 years.
Albin yachts cover a broad mix of Scandinavian cruising and performance designs, from compact coastal boats to larger offshore cruisers. This section brings together model-specific rigging guidance for owners planning…
Read MoreAlubat’s Ovni range is built around aluminium cruising yachts intended for practical, long-distance sailing and a wide variety of operating conditions. The models in this section are grouped to help owners plan rig…
Read MoreAmel yachts are strongly associated with long-distance cruising, integrated deck systems and rigs designed around easy handling by a small crew. This section provides model-specific starting points for owners reviewing…
Read MoreArcona yachts combine Scandinavian cruising practicality with a strong performance focus, so rig specification and sail-handling equipment are important parts of any refit. This section provides model-by-model guidance…
Read MoreBowman yachts are well known as substantial British cruising boats, with many examples used for offshore and long-distance sailing. Their rigs tend to reward careful inspection because older yachts may have accumulated…
Read MoreBeneteau’s sailing-yacht range spans cruising-focused Oceanis models and performance-oriented First designs, creating a wide variety of rig layouts, spar packages and sail-handling equipment. This section provides…
Read MoreThe Beneteau Sense range was developed around contemporary cruising, easy movement between cockpit and accommodation, and systems intended to simplify short-handed sailing. This section keeps the Sense models together…
Read MoreCornish Crabbers and Shrimpers use traditional-looking rigs and sail plans that differ significantly from the conventional Bermudan rigs found on most production cruisers. This section groups the range so owners can…
Read MoreContest yachts are Dutch-built cruising yachts with a long history of offshore-oriented design, ranging from earlier conventional cruisers to larger modern performance cruisers. This section provides model-specific…
Read MoreContessa yachts have a strong reputation among British sailors for simple, seaworthy designs with an emphasis on sailing performance rather than complex systems. This section brings together the Contessa models in the…
Read MoreBavaria produced a large range of popular cruising and performance yachts that are now common candidates for standing-rigging renewal and sail-handling upgrades. This section covers the earlier Bavaria Cruiser and…
Read MoreThe Bavaria C-Line represents the newer generation of Bavaria cruising yachts, with modern hull forms, contemporary deck layouts and updated sail-handling systems. This section groups the C-Line models separately so…
Read MoreDehler yachts sit toward the performance end of the production-cruiser market, with rigs and deck layouts designed to balance efficient sailing with practical cruising. This section provides model-by-model guidance for…
Read MoreDufour has produced several generations of French cruising and performance yachts, including Classic, Grand Large and performance-focused models with different rig proportions and deck layouts. This section brings those…
Read MoreElan yachts include performance-led cruising boats and later E-Line and GT designs, with rig packages ranging from straightforward cruiser arrangements to more highly loaded performance configurations. This section…
Read MoreEtap yachts are distinctive European cruising boats with practical layouts and a range of sizes aimed at coastal and offshore family sailing. This section provides model-specific information for owners planning…
Read MoreGrand Soleil yachts are Italian performance cruisers, combining cruising accommodation with rigs intended to deliver responsive sailing and efficient sail shapes. This makes accurate rig identification particularly…
Read MoreHallberg-Rassy yachts are closely associated with Scandinavian offshore cruising and robust, practical sail-handling arrangements. Across the range, however, rig size, mast configuration and furling equipment vary…
Read MoreHanse yachts are modern German production cruisers with a strong emphasis on performance, clean deck layouts and easy handling, including widespread use of self-tacking headsails on many models. This section provides…
Read MoreHunter yachts built in the UK include a varied group of compact cruisers, club racers and practical family sailing boats, many of which remain active in British coastal waters. This section brings the UK-built Hunter…
Read MoreHunter Marine yachts from the United States cover a broad range of production cruisers, with many models using distinctive B&R rig arrangements rather than conventional backstay-supported configurations. This section is…
Read MoreJ/Boats designs range from one-design racers to fast cruiser-racers, so their rigging is often more performance-sensitive than that of a typical cruising yacht. This section provides model-specific guidance for owners…
Read MoreJeanneau has produced a wide range of French cruising yachts, particularly within the Sun Odyssey family, with rig configurations tailored to different sizes, generations and sail-handling options. This section provides…
Read MoreMalö yachts are Scandinavian cruising boats designed with offshore use, comfortable passagemaking and durable systems in mind. The range includes several generations whose rigs can look similar while differing in mast…
Read MoreMoody yachts span several distinct generations of British cruising designs, from traditional centre-cockpit boats to later performance and deck-saloon concepts. This variety means that model identification matters when…
Read MoreNajad yachts are Swedish cruising boats with a strong association with offshore passagemaking, centre-cockpit layouts and substantial sail-handling systems. Across the range, rig size and hardware change significantly…
Read MoreRustler yachts are British cruising yachts with an emphasis on offshore capability, traditional seakindly designs and, in later ranges, modern deck-saloon cruising. This section provides model-specific rigging guidance…
Read MoreSadler yachts are familiar British cruising designs, valued for practical handling and capable sailing in a relatively compact package. Many surviving boats are now at an age where standing-rigging history, replacement…
Read MoreSigma yachts are well-known British cruiser-racers whose rigs were designed to support lively sailing performance while remaining practical for club racing and cruising. This section provides model-specific information…
Read MoreSoutherly yachts are British cruising boats best known for lifting-keel designs that combine shallow-water access with offshore cruising capability. Their rigs vary considerably across model generations, from smaller…
Read MoreSweden Yachts are Scandinavian performance cruisers designed to combine comfortable offshore sailing with efficient, responsive rigs. The different models span several sizes and generations, and their standing rigging…
Read MoreNautor’s Swan yachts combine Finnish build quality with a strong performance and offshore sailing heritage, and many models use highly engineered rigging packages. This section provides model-specific guidance for…
Read MoreOyster yachts are British bluewater cruising yachts designed for long-distance sailing, and their larger rigs often incorporate substantial standing rigging, powered furling or other integrated sail-handling equipment.…
Read MoreTrintella yachts are Dutch cruising yachts with a strong offshore heritage, covering several generations of substantial sailing boats intended for comfortable passagemaking. This section provides model-specific guidance…
Read MoreWesterly yachts form one of the largest groups of British production cruising boats still actively sailed, covering everything from compact bilge-keel cruisers to larger centre-cockpit and offshore models. This section…
Read MoreX-Yachts are Danish performance cruisers and cruiser-racers, with rigs designed around efficient sail shape, responsive handling and comparatively high sailing loads. This section provides model-specific guidance for…
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