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Quick answer
Pittwater has one of Australia's largest concentrations of cruising and club-racing yachts, many on swing moorings. That means a lot of rigging work happens on the water, while mast-out jobs are planned around crane and hardstand access. When comparing quotes, confirm whether the price assumes on-water work, hardstand, or a mast lift.
The local fleet
- club racing out of the Newport and Pittwater clubs
- cruising yachts and catamarans on moorings and marinas around Bayview, Church Point and Newport
- a steady flow of boats heading to and from Broken Bay and the coast
Services commonly needed
- rig inspections and tuning on the mooring
- running rigging replacement
- furler service
- mast-out re-rigs with a crane lift — see mast stepping
Planning rig work on Pittwater
- On-water jobs such as tuning, running-rigging replacement and inspections aloft are often done on the mooring, which avoids crane costs.
- Mast-out jobs mean moving the boat to a facility with a crane; plan the passage and a weather window.
- Combine lifts. If the boat is coming out for antifouling, add a mast-out inspection to the same haul-out.
- Broken Bay conditions. Boats heading out into the ocean from Barrenjoey see a big step up in load; a pre-season rig check is worthwhile.
Questions to ask a rigger in Pittwater
- Will the work be done on the water, at a marina berth, or with the mast out at a yard?
- Which crane or hardstand does the quote assume, and who books it?
- Are parts in stock locally, or will they be freighted in — and how long will that take?
- Does the price include travel to where the boat is kept?
- Will you re-check the tune after the first sail?
Boats on Pittwater
Pittwater's fleet leans towards cruising yachts and cruiser-racers, with many catamarans and older Australian-built boats. Swing-mooring life means halyards, furlers and covers see constant UV and motion, so running rigging and furler service are common jobs.
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Frequently asked questions
Can a rigger work on my boat on a Pittwater mooring?
Many inspection, tuning and running-rigging jobs are done on the water, and riggers in the area are used to working on moorings. Mast-out work needs the boat brought to a facility with a crane, so check whether a quote assumes on-water or mast-out access.
Do I need to bring my boat to Sydney for a re-rig?
Not necessarily. Many re-rigs for Pittwater boats are carried out locally where crane access is available. The key question is which facility the rigger will use for the mast lift and whether the boat needs to move to reach it.