[frers-list]Rod Rigging replacement time

[Frank Walter]

I have been trying to find out roughly when rod rigging needs/or should =
be retired.  =46rom what I can tell some use it until they see their =
first evidence of a crack or corrosion or they just say use it no more =
than 20 years.  I really have not had much experience with it before my =
boat.  What have others done with theirs?  One point to make, previous =
owners have not raced my boat and I only have a little for the past 3 =
years so it has not been heavily loaded.

I ask because mine is still original from 1987 years old but still =
appears to be in good shape. Planning to have it inspected this winter =
and also add a roller upfront.  One rigger said he would replace it with =
cable for liability reasons.  Another sailor says use it till you see =
first visible signs or corrosion or a crack.  Planning to talk with my =
local rigger at my marina for their thoughts as well.

Thanks for any advice,
Frank
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