Navtec recommends that rod be re-headed every 10 years.  I think the cost
was about $2,000 3 years ago.

Joel
35/3
The Office
Annapolis


On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 9:46 AM, Dennis C. <[email protected]> wrote:

> Gordon,
>
> Most rod failures happen at the head.  Many on this list have opted to
> have the existing rod re-headed.  This will shorten the rod and may require
> the addition of a toggle but the cost of re-heading may be close to or less
> than replacing with wire.  Rod rigging will keep the resale value higher
> than wire rigging.
>
> If there is a Navtec vendor in your area, if is fairly easy to remove the
> rod, coil it to no LESS than 200 times diameter, and carry or ship it to
> have it re-headed.  The vendor will tell you if there are problems with the
> rod.
>
> Dennis C.
> Touche' 35-1 #83
> Mandeville, LA
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 9, 2014 at 10:56 PM, CATHY DE PONT <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Greetings:
>> For a 1988 C and C Mk2, the cost to replace the original rod rigging is
>> about $2000 more than switching to wire.
>> Has anyone had to make this decision and if you went the wire route are
>> there any regrets?
>> Are there any other pros and cons?
>> This is a cruising boat so speed is not critical.
>>
>> Many thanks,
>> Gordon on Lorikeet based in Sidney, BC, Canada
>>
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