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 45-foot (about 13.7 m) monohull, the model's band for 1x19 stainless standing rigging is about $14,200 to $23,000. Larger boats more often have an inner forestay, runners, two or three spreader sets and in-mast furling, each of which adds components and labour.
Standing rigging by material (45 ft)
| Material | Indicative band (AUD) |
|---|---|
| 1x19 stainless | $14,200 – $23,000 |
| Compact strand | $18,400 – $29,900 |
| Synthetic / Dyneema | $22,000 – $35,600 |
| Rod | $28,400 – $46,000 |
Common add-ons (45 ft)
| Add-on | Indicative band (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Unstep mast and crane | $1,900 – $4,100 |
| Yard / hardstand time | $1,300 – $3,300 |
| Furler strip and service | $1,100 – $3,300 |
| Chainplate inspection | $1,300 – $6,300 |
| Running rigging renewal | $2,900 – $6,800 |
| Tuning and sea trial | $600 – $1,400 |
Worked example: a typical 45-foot mast-out re-rig
Using the same model as the estimator, a common scope for a 45-foot monohull adds up like this:
| Scope | Indicative total (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Core: 1x19 standing rigging, mast unstep and crane, yard time, furler service, tuning | $19,100 – $35,200 |
| Full: core scope plus chainplate inspection and complete running rigging | $23,300 – $48,200 |
At 45 feet expect more components: two or three spreader sets, possibly an inner forestay and runners, and larger furlers and winches. Each adds terminals, fittings and labour.
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.
Extra scope on larger boats
- inner forestay and running backstays — see cutter rigs
- more spreader sets and discontinuous rigging
- hydraulic backstay service
- electric winches and larger deck hardware
Related
- 40-foot and 50-foot re-rig costs
- Bluewater yacht rigging
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to re-rig a 45-foot yacht?
On this site's indicative model, 1x19 stainless standing rigging for a 45-foot yacht is roughly $14,200 to $23,000 AUD, before crane, yard and associated work. Boats this size often have extra stays, runners or in-mast furling that add scope.