# \#rigging **URL:** https://nonsuch.discourse.group/tag/rigging/16.md [Latest](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [Replacing metal with soft shackles for turning blocks](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/replacing-metal-with-soft-shackles-for-turning-blocks/10549)
**Author:** [@Aloki329](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/Aloki329)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 2:14pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/replacing-metal-with-soft-shackles-for-turning-blocks/10549 "2026-10-14T14:14:37Z")
In the interest of reducing metal fatigue and deterioration of the aluminum casting, I decided to try and find a soft shackle that could replace the SS connection and take its place. The one below seems to fit the bill … --- ## [Installing boom extensions](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/installing-boom-extensions/10300)
**Author:** [@NS233\_Bob\_Neches](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/NS233_Bob_Neches)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 8:15pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/installing-boom-extensions/10300 "2026-08-01T20:15:34Z")
I could use advice on installing a Murray Cressman boom extension on my boat. Cressman is long gone, but there are still a few of these floating around. This slips over the existing aft boom end and fastens by re-… --- ## [Thankful for a great day on Long Island Sound](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/thankful-for-a-great-day-on-long-island-sound/10474)
**Author:** [@Rob](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/Rob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 2:44pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/thankful-for-a-great-day-on-long-island-sound/10474 "2026-07-26T14:44:12Z")
I spend plenty of time obsessing about boat maintenance and technology. It takes a day like yesterday to understand why. A day on the water to remember. Yesterday ( in spite of a light air forecast ) Linda and I heade… --- ## [Mangled stern rail from uncontrolled jibe in blow](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/mangled-stern-rail-from-uncontrolled-jibe-in-blow/10417)
**Author:** [@BornToRun](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/BornToRun)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/mangled-stern-rail-from-uncontrolled-jibe-in-blow/10417 "2026-06-20T20:22:09Z")
I foolishly jibed in heavy conditions and mangled my stern tail very badly. It caught the outboard that I should not have had on the stern. Likely beyond bending back into shape. I’m looking for a stern tail from a 33 … --- ## [Backup halyard on NS 33?](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/backup-halyard-on-ns-33/10326)
**Author:** [@Rob](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/Rob)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 11:32pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/backup-halyard-on-ns-33/10326 "2026-06-09T23:32:11Z")
I’m interested in hearing thoughts on the value of a backup halyard for Soave. It seems most Nonsuch boats are fine with a single halyard and in a pinch they use the flag halyards for mast ascents. Maybe a second halya… --- ## [NS 26 Main Sheet Cheek Block replacement](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/ns-26-main-sheet-cheek-block-replacement/10350)
**Author:** [@dashline](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/dashline)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 7:08pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/ns-26-main-sheet-cheek-block-replacement/10350 "2026-05-12T19:08:05Z")
Mounting Hole long edge spacing is 3", short edge 1.125" Mounting place size is 3.5" x 2" --- ## [Looking for a rigger in the Pacific Northwest USA](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/looking-for-a-rigger-in-the-pacific-northwest-usa/10251)
**Author:** [@Az\_Oldguy](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/Az_Oldguy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 4:43am UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/looking-for-a-rigger-in-the-pacific-northwest-usa/10251 "2026-03-05T04:43:59Z")
I am looking for a rigger with experience on Nonsuch mast and rigging. When I had the purchase survey done the surveyor looked at the Mast from the ground and felt that everything appeared in good shape. And since I bou… --- ## [Mainsheet Purchase Survey](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/mainsheet-purchase-survey/2120)
**Author:** [@bobgehrman](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/bobgehrman)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 3:15am UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/mainsheet-purchase-survey/2120 "2026-01-14T03:15:47Z")
The standard rigging for the main sheet is a 2:1 purchase with a block on the wishbone. This results in a LOT of line. I’m curious how many have eliminated the block on the wishbone and go straight to the winch instead, … --- ## [Adjustable Wishbone Hanger Lines for Lowering the Boom](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/adjustable-wishbone-hanger-lines-for-lowering-the-boom/1080)
**Author:** [@Pangur](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/Pangur)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2025, 3:17pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/adjustable-wishbone-hanger-lines-for-lowering-the-boom/1080 "2025-11-23T15:17:50Z")
Dear fellow Nonsuch sailers, I Like to replace the wishbone hanger lines with longer Dyneema lines and install 2 blocks on the mast fittings, where the steel hanger lines were mounted. The new Dyneema hanger lines are t… --- ## [Topping lift pad eye on Wishbone](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/topping-lift-pad-eye-on-wishbone/2277)
**Author:** [@Jim.Lieder](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/Jim.Lieder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2025, 11:19pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/topping-lift-pad-eye-on-wishbone/2277 "2025-11-16T23:19:04Z")
I have a 1986 Nonsuch 30 Ultra with a pad eye shown in in picture 1, and I’ve noticed that the boats made after mine have a heavier duty pad eye like in Picture 2. The pad eye in Picture 2 is about 3" long and 1" wide. … --- ## [N30 Full Hoist](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/n30-full-hoist/1903)
**Author:** [@ZENO](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/ZENO)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 3:43am UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/n30-full-hoist/1903 "2025-10-09T03:43:35Z")
The P dimension for a N30 is 45ft. On my mast that’s also the distance from the tack to the upper black band. My sail has a luff lenghth of 43’ 6” and, when hoisted, its obvious that there is room for it to go higher. P… --- ## [Reefing Line Chafe](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/reefing-line-chafe/1736)
**Author:** [@CaptFran1](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/CaptFran1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 5:50am UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/reefing-line-chafe/1736 "2025-09-18T05:50:14Z")
The reefing lines each run aft thru fairleads located along the wishbone. One port and one starboard for the first and second reef. Those lines than pass thru a cheek block mounted on the wishbone. The cheek block fun… --- ## [3/8 reefing lines still recommended?](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/3-8-reefing-lines-still-recommended/1731)
**Author:** [@Jeff](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/u/Jeff)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 3:18pm UTC](https://nonsuch.discourse.group/t/3-8-reefing-lines-still-recommended/1731 "2025-09-15T15:18:06Z")
We were experimenting with the reefing setup on my new-to-us NS26 Ultra. After running the 3/8" reefing line through the cringles and hauling up the sail, there seemed to be a significant increase in friction - yes the c…