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Re: 35 year old standing rigging - but rigger says it's ok
Is the rigger going to take the trip with you. Is he willing to risk is wekk being and life?
So how much do you trust a 35 year only strand of wire after 35 yaers in the sun/ ice and rain to stay upright while you travel offshore. Many times the weakness and breakage may go sight unseen until the failure occurs. You are already living on borrowed time
Common sense and prudence say I would want to feel secure in my rig, not worry whether it will continue to outkive its time of usefullness.
Replace it.
Dave
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