1984 c&c 35-3

[jsaronson]

My rigger told me that Navtec recommends that the ends be re headed every ten years. I had it done because I had no idea if it has ever been done. Sounds like you have a very solid boat!

[Marcel D]

Spider cracking in gell-coat is a natural responce to a less stiffer material or more brittle material than the fiber glass matting below, flexing in a stress full enviroment. It dosent take away from the strenght oh the hull or deck.

[turban10]

Originally Posted by chef2sail

Yes I have rod rigging. I have replaced it once about 8years ago. Not cheap...
Dave

Chef2sail, do you mind sharing how much you paid all together for the rod rigging to be replaced.

[jsaronson]

Can't speak for Chef, but I think re-heading ran about $2,000 on my 35/3 plus the charge to R&R.

[chef2sail]

$7800

[turban10]

jsaronson and chef2sail, thank you both for your responses. Those numbers are quite sobering.

[chef2sail]

That's rod rigging though. Wire would be substantially cheaper.

[hillenme]

Hey guys closed on slapshot yesterday. Thanks for the all great advice. I think I'll def look into some maintenance on the rod rigging. The boat has always been in fresh water, guessing that environment is easier on the rigging...?

[jsaronson]

Congrats! Yes, but after 28 years I'd have it checked out!

[chef2sail]

Thats so great...another 35 MKIII owner Congrats

Definately 28 years on a raced boat...no matter fresh water or not...you are tempting fatigue. Check wire replacement vs rod rigging. I know its substantailly cheaper

dave