Independent guide: Yacht Rigger Australia is independent of every builder named here. Specifications change between models and years; confirm details with the owner's manual, the builder or a rigger.
Why a brand guide helps
Production builders standardise. A given builder tends to use the same spar suppliers, the same style of chainplates, and similar deck layouts and furling systems across a range. Once you know what your boat's builder typically does, you know where to look first — and what to ask a rigger when you compare quotes.
Monohulls
- Beneteau rigging — Oceanis cruisers and First performance boats
- Jeanneau rigging — Sun Odyssey cruisers and in-mast furling
- Bavaria rigging — Cruiser and C-series
- Hanse rigging — self-tacking jibs and lines led aft
- Dufour rigging — Grand Large cruisers
- Catalina rigging — deck-stepped US production classics
- Classic Australian production yachts — Cavalier, Duncanson, Northshore, S&S 34 and other locally built boats
Catamarans
- Lagoon rigging
- Leopard rigging
- Fountaine Pajot rigging
- Seawind rigging — Australian-designed catamarans
Information to have ready for a rigger
| Item | Where to find it |
|---|---|
| Builder, model and year | Builder's plate, registration papers |
| Spar maker | Mast badge, owner's manual |
| Rig type | Masthead or fractional, spreader count — see rig types |
| Mast step | Keel- or deck-stepped — see keel vs deck stepped |
| Furling | Headsail furler model; in-mast or in-boom main |
| Rig age | Invoices and records — see how to check rigging age |
By boat type
If your boat's builder is not listed, start with rigging by boat type, which covers catamarans, trimarans, trailer sailers, cruising, bluewater, racing and classic yachts.
Frequently asked questions
Do boats from the same builder share rigging problems?
Often, because production builders use the same spar suppliers, fittings, chainplate designs and construction methods across a range. That means owners of the same model or era frequently see similar wear points. It does not replace an inspection of your own boat, since use and maintenance history matter more than the badge.
How do I find out who made my mast?
Look for a maker's badge or sticker near the mast base, at the gooseneck or on the masthead, and check the builder's specification sheet or owner's manual. Knowing the spar maker and section helps a rigger source correct sheaves, spreader fittings and masthead parts.