My standing rigging-- WANTED; opinions on replacing now, or leave & launch now

[hockeyfool]

I have asked this before, but my mind is full of mush and can't seem to make a decision so I need help please; Should I replace some of my standing rigging because I see a few  terminals having a little bend or a bend/kink on a couple shrouds ?
These areas have been pretty much been this way for about 4 years or so, and I think maybe even when I bought boat in 2009, here in SE Michigan where I only have been sailing on Ford Lake,
which is only 1000 acres .
As I examined these spots I didnt see any broken strands, nor felt any burrs on the rigging, so see attached pics and please tell me your thoughts; do I put her in so I can sail here for the holiday weekend, or do I stop and take the off shrouds to get replaced ?
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[rmotley]

Go Sailing - If you wait for everything to be perfect you will be drinking on your boat on your boat trailer instead of the water

[relamb]

I would go sailing as well, AS LONG AS there wasn't a really strong wind.  If there were, I wouldn't want to run the risk of it snapping at the threads where it's bent, breaking and then your mast going over.    If you are worried about it, tie a strong line around the mast above the shroud, and then the other end below the turnbuckle to take off a little of the strain, or to hold things together if it does break.  Basically a backup shroud.
When it does break, it will likely be a sudden failure.   I would also inspect the threads carefully for any cracks.  If there are, they WILL fail eventually.
You can try find a cheap magnaflux kit maybe at an auto parts store and check for hairline cracks.
Rick