Standing rigging ok but need to replace wire running rigging (with non wire), install winch on mast, install try sail track on mast, install sheave for topping lift, install sheave for a solent stay halyard and solent stay fitting, and few other bits and pieces.
Any recommendations on a good rigger to work with would be much appreciated.
I have used Joe Walsh at Woolwich for the last 12 years. A bit slow and a bit management intensive but does an excellent job at a very reasonable price. I have got to know and like the old bloke. Contact me if you want any details.
Winch on the mast! Are you planning on leaving that comfortable cockpit for some reason.
My preference is mainsail winch and reefing at the mast rather than cockpit. Mainsail halyard is currently on one of those old wire winches on the cabin top just aft of the mast which makes reefing problematic for solo.
Claverton,
Just removed two winches [both 44 years old] from my mast.
Do you want to buy them? 
Last week I was giving some advice to a new yacht owner who just brought a Hartley 32 ferrow
From SA to the lake. His rigging was stuffed and the quote from the rigger was $5500, which I guess
Is a fair going rate and I know they are good at what they do.
However being a wood mast and a simple setup I recommended reusing the turn buckles which were more
Than strong enough. And have the wires made by Sydney lifting co and change them himself.
10 1/4inch wires came in at $1400 and delivered within a few days, great service.
Let's hope my measuring was right :))...
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My preference is mainsail winch and reefing at the mast rather than cockpit. Mainsail halyard is currently on one of those old wire winches on the cabin top just aft of the mast which makes reefing problematic for solo.
If you have to go to the mast to reef you need a halyard winch there plus a winch on the boom for the inhaul and outhaul plus the topping lift. You save on some cordage and have less friction but it is time consuming and your some distance from your steering.
My Currawong was set up for racing but its also the ideal for solo sailing. At the rear of the cabin I have four winches and numerous jamcleats. Everything comes back to my normal steering position. When I reef I usually have the windvane steering the boat or I can use my butt cheeks! To reef I ease the mainsheet, haul in the topping lift, ease the halyard to a mark on the halyard. Haul in the inhaul on a two speed winch, haul in the outhaul on the other two speed winch. Haul in the main and pick up my book. Takes about as long as it takes me to type this. The course alters slightly with the vane but comes back on course when the main is pulled in. Yes there is more friction and I have a heap of cordage around my feet but if you have all this stuff at the mast you have to tidy it all up anyway!
Try Tempo Spars at Brookvale they may be able to help, or Nokes rigging you could do the running rigging yourself and save a little money, even if you strip the halyards out and don't forget to run the mouse lines to pull in the new halyard.
Far the best and nicest Peter Gardner at Sydney Rigging in Balmain Wellington street.
