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Sailboat Rigging Measurement Guides
Every replacement rig must be measured. Even boats of the same make and model can have different rigging, so the make, model, and published specifications alone are insufficient. Use the guide for your project to measure your own rigging, or send us your existing rigging so our Fairhaven shop can measure it.
Standing rigging
Standing rigging worksheet (PDF)
Use this form for stays and shrouds. It shows where to measure common terminal combinations and gives you a place to record wire size, length, terminals, turnbuckles, pin size and quantity.
Use a steel tape long enough for the full stay. If you’re replacing a turnbuckle, set the old one to its tuned position before measuring. Use the terminal diagram to identify the measurement points.
Lifelines
Use this worksheet for lifelines with or without gates. It includes diagrams and separate rows for port and starboard measurements.
Use a steel tape to measure each side separately. Keep the tape parallel to the lifeline wire holes, and check that the segments add up to the total.
Tides Marine SailTrack
SailTrack measuring guide (PDF)
Also called Strong Track. Use the manufacturer’s guide to identify your mast groove or external track and find the measurements required for a SailTrack order.
For an internal mast groove, the guide shows how to use Tides Marine’s measuring discs. Contact the shop if you need help choosing the right guide or kit.
Need a hand with measurements?
If you’re unsure where to measure or would like to send us your existing rigging for measurement, call (508) 992-0434 or contact the rigging shop.