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 40-foot (about 12.2 m) monohull, the model's band for 1x19 stainless standing rigging is about $11,500 to $18,600. A mast-out project with crane, yard, furler service, chainplate inspection, running rigging and tuning can add a similar amount again.
Standing rigging by material (40 ft)
| Material | Indicative band (AUD) |
|---|---|
| 1x19 stainless | $11,500 – $18,600 |
| Compact strand | $14,900 – $24,200 |
| Synthetic / Dyneema | $17,800 – $28,800 |
| Rod | $23,000 – $37,200 |
Common add-ons (40 ft)
| Add-on | Indicative band (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Unstep mast and crane | $1,800 – $3,900 |
| Yard / hardstand time | $1,300 – $3,100 |
| Furler strip and service | $1,000 – $3,100 |
| Chainplate inspection | $1,200 – $5,800 |
| Running rigging renewal | $2,600 – $6,000 |
| Tuning and sea trial | $500 – $1,300 |
Worked example: a typical 40-foot mast-out re-rig
Using the same model as the estimator, a common scope for a 40-foot monohull adds up like this:
| Scope | Indicative total (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Core: 1x19 standing rigging, mast unstep and crane, yard time, furler service, tuning | $16,100 – $30,000 |
| Full: core scope plus chainplate inspection and complete running rigging | $19,900 – $41,800 |
Forty-foot cruisers often have in-mast furling, lines led aft through several clutches and a second reef or third reef system. Those add running-rigging length and service time beyond the core scope.
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.
Boats this size
Forty feet is the heart of the Australian cruising and charter market: Jeanneau Sun Odyssey, Beneteau Oceanis, Bavaria, Hanse and Dufour models, plus many bluewater and liveaboard boats. Forty-foot catamarans cost more — see catamaran re-rig costs.
Cutting cost without cutting corners
- combine with a haul-out to share crane and yard costs
- do the preparation yourself: sails, boom and halyards off
- re-use a recent furler after inspection
- book outside the spring rush
Related
- 35-foot and 45-foot re-rig costs
- How to budget for a re-rig
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to re-rig a 40-foot yacht in Australia?
On this site's indicative model, 1x19 stainless standing rigging for a 40-foot yacht is roughly $11,500 to $18,600 AUD. Adding a crane lift, yard time, furler service, chainplate inspection, running rigging and tuning can take a complete project substantially higher.
How can I reduce the cost of a 40-foot re-rig?
Combine the re-rig with a planned haul-out to share crane and yard costs, prepare the boat yourself by removing sails and boom, re-use sound components such as a recent furler after inspection, and book outside the spring rush when riggers have more flexibility.