Indicative figures only: AUD planning bands from this site's open cost model, not validated against current quotes. See the editorial policy. Always get itemised quotes.
Quick answer
For a 25-foot (about 7.6 m) boat, the model's band for 1x19 stainless standing rigging is about $4,900 to $8,000. Many boats this size are trailer sailers or small keelboats with deck-stepped masts, so crane and yard costs are often avoidable.
Standing rigging by material (25 ft)
| Material | Indicative band (AUD) |
|---|---|
| 1x19 stainless | $4,900 – $8,000 |
| Compact strand | $6,400 – $10,400 |
| Synthetic / Dyneema | $7,600 – $12,400 |
| Rod | $9,800 – $16,000 |
Common add-ons (25 ft)
| Add-on | Indicative band (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Unstep mast and crane | $1,500 – $3,100 |
| Yard / hardstand time | $1,100 – $2,600 |
| Furler strip and service | $900 – $2,500 |
| Chainplate inspection | $1,000 – $4,500 |
| Running rigging renewal | $1,600 – $3,800 |
| Tuning and sea trial | $500 – $1,100 |
Worked example: a typical 25-foot mast-out re-rig
Using the same model as the estimator, a common scope for a 25-foot monohull adds up like this:
| Scope | Indicative total (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Core: 1x19 standing rigging, mast unstep and crane, yard time, furler service, tuning | $8,700 – $17,200 |
| Full: core scope plus chainplate inspection and complete running rigging | $11,300 – $25,400 |
Many 25-footers are trailer sailers or small keelboats with deck-stepped masts that can be lowered without a crane, so the crane and yard lines often drop out entirely and the real project sits nearer the standing-rigging band.
Questions to ask when you get quotes
- Are toggles, clevis pins and turnbuckles new or re-used?
- Is the forestay inside the furler being replaced, and is the foil being cut to suit?
- Who books and pays for the crane and hardstand?
- Are chainplates being removed and inspected, or only looked at from the deck?
- Is a follow-up re-tension after the first sail included?
See how to compare rigging quotes and how to budget for a re-rig.
Saving money on a small boat
- Lower a deck-stepped mast yourself on the trailer or at the ramp — see mast stepping.
- Deliver old stays to the rigger so new ones can be made to match.
- Replace running rigging yourself with pre-spliced lines.
- Do chainplate and deck-fitting re-bedding as part of the same project.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to re-rig a 25-foot yacht?
On this site's indicative model, 1x19 stainless standing rigging for a 25-foot boat falls roughly between $4,900 and $8,000 AUD before any add-ons. Trailer sailers that can be rigged at a ramp without a crane often come in at the lower end of the total project cost.