Sailboat Rigging and Repair Tips and Techniques You Can Do Yourself

by John Duffy, Sailwright Inc.

What to have in your rigging tool bag

  • Splicing fids

  • Masking Tape

  • Electrical Tape

  • Three types of Rigging tape including amalgamating and adhesive.

  • Assorted cotter pins from 1/16" to 5/32"

  • Four in one screwdriver

  • Adjustable wrenches (crescent)

  • Pencil

  • Large slot & large Phillips screwdriver

  • Inspection flashlight (halogen)

  • Allen wrench kit

  • Batter powered reversing 3/8" drill

  • 5/32", 3/16", 1/4" drill bits

  • Taps 1/4-20, 10/24, 5/16-18

  • Grabber tool

  • 100 ft. Tape Measure

  • Pin pullers (Electricians diagonal cutters)

  • Small propane torch

  • Vise grip (8" curved jaw will work for most boats).

John Duffy has been a sailboat rigger in the Miami area for 18 years. His company, Sailwright, Inc. provides creative solutions for your requirements. You can email him at sailwright111@msn.com .