I'm the owner of a vintage cat (Taft Flying-T) I had a rigging cable fail and need to replace all 3. Any advice on vendors or process for measuring accurately?

Is there a local rigging shop that you can use?
There are rigging shops up and down the east and west coast...so there might be one close to you.
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If not, you can send your your broken wires (with fittings) with the specified lengths to West Marine:

West Marine Rigging
860 Marine Drive Suite 581
Rock Hill SC, 29730
888-447-7444

Donald Morgan
West Marine Rigging Service
888-447-7444 Office
803-909-6286 direct
803-909-6290 Fax



Edited by cameronb on Jul 10, 2020 - 05:10 PM.

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You could also go with Dyneema which accommodates adaptable length and tension.

James H17+, F25C+

Call Murray's Marine in CA and see if they have specs on file. They have been rigging cats for decades.

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Where are you located? You can determine length eye to eye with a couple of finish nails,a long enough board, and a tape measure.
The last time I needed rigging I went with:
http://www.fawcettboat.com/
I have also borrowed the necessary Nicopress tools and crimped my own. Is there a decent sized theater or stage rigging company in your area?



Edited by gahamby on Jul 12, 2020 - 12:26 PM.

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