Yacht Rigging Services in Portsmouth & Across the Solent
Martin Leaning Masts & Rigging provides professional yacht rigging services from our base at Port Solent, Portsmouth, supporting yacht owners, boatyards and sailing organisations throughout the Solent.
Our riggers undertake standing and running rigging replacement, mast and boom work, furling systems, rig inspections, tuning, repairs and upgrades. We regularly work on yachts in Portsmouth, Gosport, Southampton, Hamble, Hayling Island, Emsworth, Chichester Harbour and the Isle of Wight.
Professional Yacht Rigging Services
Whether you need a complete re-rig, a single replacement stay, new running rigging or help with a mast or furling system, our team can inspect the existing installation, discuss the options and provide an appropriate specification for the yacht.
Our yacht rigging services include:
- Standing rigging replacement and re-rigging – shrouds, forestays, backstays and associated terminals and rigging screws.
- Running rigging – halyards, sheets, control lines and other rope systems.
- Mast and boom work – maintenance, repairs, replacement parts and upgrades.
- Furling and reefing systems – installation, servicing, repair and replacement.
- Rig inspections – detailed checks of the mast, standing rigging, running rigging and associated fittings.
- Rig tuning and setup – mast alignment, rake, bend and appropriate rig tension.
- Rigging repairs and upgrades – replacement of worn or damaged components and improvements to existing systems.
- Supply-only rigging – replacement standing and running rigging can also be supplied for owners carrying out their own installation.
Standing Rigging Replacement and Re-Rigging
Standing rigging is one of the most highly loaded systems on a sailing yacht. We manufacture and replace stainless-steel standing rigging for a wide range of cruising and performance yachts, from individual shrouds and stays through to complete re-rigs.
Where appropriate, we can inspect the existing rigging, identify terminal types, measure or specify replacement components and discuss options for wire, compact strand and other rigging systems.
For more information about materials, replacement options and our online rigging resources, see our standing rigging section.
Masts, Booms and Furling Systems
Our work extends beyond the wire and rope itself. We undertake mast and boom maintenance, replacement fittings, sheave and halyard work, gooseneck and kicker repairs, masthead equipment and a wide range of spar-related jobs.
As a Seldén Technical Centre, we can also assist with Seldén masts, booms, Furlex furling systems and associated components, alongside equipment from many other established marine manufacturers.
Where a mast or furling system is showing signs of wear, corrosion or poor operation, we can inspect the installation and advise on servicing, repair or replacement.
Running Rigging
Halyards, sheets and control lines need to combine appropriate strength, stretch characteristics, handling and durability. We can replace individual ropes or review the running rigging across the whole yacht.
Our running rigging range includes ropes suitable for cruising and performance applications, with advice available on diameter, construction and length.
Rig Inspections and Rig Setup
A professional inspection can identify corrosion, cracking, wear, damaged fittings and other issues that may not be obvious from deck level.
Our yacht rig inspection service covers the mast, standing rigging, running rigging, terminals, spreaders, furling equipment and associated fittings, with written findings and photographs where appropriate.
We can also assess mast alignment and general rig tension and advise on adjustments or further work where required.
Experience and Technical Support
Martin Leaning Masts & Rigging has been supporting yacht owners with mast and rigging work for more than thirty years.
That experience covers traditional stainless-steel standing rigging, modern rope systems, masts, booms, furling equipment and deck hardware across a wide variety of production and custom yachts.
We are also happy to discuss a job before work begins, helping owners understand the available options and the practical implications of repairing, upgrading or replacing parts of the rig.
Rigging Services Across the Solent
Our workshop at Port Solent, Portsmouth places us close to many of the major sailing centres, marinas and boatyards around the Solent and Chichester Harbour.
Portsmouth and Gosport – yacht rigging, mast work, re-rigging and inspections throughout Portsmouth Harbour and the surrounding marinas.
Southampton and Hamble – rigging services for yachts based around Southampton Water and the River Hamble.
Hayling Island, Emsworth and Chichester Harbour – supporting yachts throughout Chichester Harbour and the eastern Solent.
Isle of Wight – rigging work can also be arranged for yachts based on the island.
If your yacht is based elsewhere on the South Coast, please contact us to discuss the boat, its location and the work required.
Discuss Your Yacht Rigging Requirements
If you are planning a complete re-rig, replacing individual components or need advice on a mast, boom, furling or running-rigging problem, speak to the Martin Leaning Masts & Rigging team.
We can discuss the yacht, the existing equipment and the work required before providing an appropriate estimate or recommendation.