running rigging on a 27'

[archimedes]

A friend of mine said he got a quote to replace the running rigging on his CP 27' and the price was $2500.  That seemed high to me.  Thought I'd run it past the experts here.

High, low, normal?

[MacGyver]

I would price Hutchins, I havent had to replace all the rigging on a boat that size so I am at a loss.

Mac

[deisher6]

The running rigging on a C-27 consists of:
3 Halyards
Mainsheet and Jibsheet(s)
Two reefing lines
Outhaul (cable and rope)
Topping lift
(roller reefing line)

Unless replacing the tackle especially roller furling, $2500 seems high.  If you are replacing all the lines and tackle $2500 may be a deal. 

I replaced what I thought that was needed of the running rigging (I took off the roller furling) on our '86 C-27 for way less than $2500.  I did not have to replace any of the shackles, pulleys, turning blocks or cars.

regards charlie

[wes]

New set of running rigging is $515 from Hutchins. I ordered mine a few months ago. Seems to include everything I need, with the exception of the internal boom lines (main out haul and reefing lines). Hutchins says those were originally supplied by the spar manufacturer so Hutchins doesn't include.

Wes

[MacGyver]

My comment was based on Cable rigging..... so my comment is immaterial, I have no idea how I read that wrong....

Mac

[archimedes]

My understanding was that the price he got was for the running rigging only.  That's why I thought it was high.

I'll have to check with him to be sure.

Thanks for the responses.

[HeaveToo]

Here is another place that I have used in the past:
http://cajunropes.com/products-page/product-category/com-pac-27-running-rigging-kit/

I bought halyards for my old Catalina 30.  They are reasonably priced and good rope.

[archimedes]

Wow that's some price difference.  My friend is gonna be happy.  Thanks

[wes]

The Cajun package is in no way comparable to the Hutchins. Cajun is providing two halyards and a jib sheet only. Hutchins also includes mainsheet, topping lift tail, jib downhaul, and furler control line. No wonder the Cajun is cheaper.

Wes

[HeaveToo]

Wes,
You are correct.  Check out the price of their line though.  It is much cheaper than the other brands out there.  They can set up a custom rigging package for your boat if you talk with them.

I usually replace my running rigging a few pieces at a time.  It is more economical that way.