A Tip From Your Rigger-Decemeber 2009

Ever wonder why it is better to splice a line than tying a Bowline or Fisherman's knot?

Tying a knot is quick and fast and sometimes the only option. However, studies have shown that a knot takes away 40% of the breaking strength while splicing maintains 90%. We strongly recommend splicing all running rigging, if possible.

Contact us and we can assist you with all your splicing needs.

December 2009 eNewsletter

What's New?

KC Performance Rigging is now the Southern California Dealer for Alpha Rope. We carry approximately 30 spools in stock from cruising line to hi-end racing line for running rigging.

We also carry Dynex Dux, which is pre-stretched Dyneema rope. It is the newest generation of ultra high performance synthetic rope. Dynex Dux is more compact and far more abrasion resistant and is specially designed for wire cable replacement. We are the direct dealer and have multiple sizes in stock for all your rigging needs. This line works great for the lowest stretched halyards and is relatively cost effective.

Feel free to contact us if you are interested in getting custom colors for your boat. With free shipping we can provide you with any style or color you desire.

Cruising News

Want to celebrate the end of the year with a splash? The San Diego Parade of Lights is the perfect event to do just that. Every year San Diego celebrates the Christmas holiday with a boat parade. This year the event takes place December 13 and December 20. The boats line up at Shelter Island at 5:30pm, just as the fireworks begin. Last years theme was "A Pirates Christmas." For more information on this year's theme and to sign up, be sure to click here.
Need help decorating your boat? KC Performance Rigging can install lights in order for you to be a part of this spectacular event. This parade is fun for the whole family and you won't want to miss the dazzling parade of lights.

Customer Job of the Month!

We are proud to announce Scott Roberts as our customer of the month. Scott is the owner of a 1984 Beneteau 44, his first cruising boat.

Scott's goal has always been to live on his boat and eventually go on long cruising adventures. He currently uses the boat for weekend trips and afternoon sails.

His boat was in good condition but was in need of some TLC so we started with a standard rig inspection. Some of the alterations we made on Scott's boat include:

-Removed and replaced old traveler with a ball barren traveler.
-Installed new mainsheet blocks.
-Replaced old furling unit with a brand new Harken unit II. We also ran new lead gear.

Scott had a local welder build dinghy davits, which we installed the line purchase system and his bridal for the dinghy. Some additional upgrades include:

-Upgraded the lazy jacks, replaced the main topping lift.
-Installed two mast steps at the base.
-Installed winch pad on starboard side with a brand new self-tailing Lewmar winch.
-Mounted chalks on deck for the spinnaker pole.
-Fixed the spinnaker mast track control lines
-Installed jam cleats for halyards on the mast.
-Rebuilt all winches.
-Installed handle pocket on mast.
-Installed Harken bat car system for mainsail.

Lastly, Brian Janney with Quantum Sails set him up with a new main and jib.

Scott Roberts has been a great customer. We were extremely excited about this project because we were able to customize many aspects of his yacht to make it more user-friendly and sea worthy. Enjoy your time on the water, Scott, and thank you for your business!

Upgrades to M23

Pictures of the M23

Support arms have bolts that fit into trailer pads

This is one of the ways to keep the boat out of the water.

We got second place in the Delta Ditch for our class

The carbon bow sprit is made out of an old wind surfing mast.

The spinnaker sheets are blue. The shretcher sheets are white.

Shretcher sheet ratchet to cleat



Upgraded main halyard lock




Upgraded spin halyard lock

Upgraded rudder up and down. One of the best upgrades.





Center board up and down.




Looking through the hatch where we store all the sails, the sheets, boom and tiler extentions.












The shretcher attaches to the D shackle just forward of the bow. The tack line of the spinnaker goes to the end of the pole.




Mainsheet



Running rigging

Sails




The clutch is used for the spinnaker tack. The sided clutch is used for the continuous jib furler line and the shretcher continuous line




Jib cover. If you leave your jib up, this zips around and is hoisted by the spinnaker halyard to keep it out of the sun.

Blocks used for the spinnaker and shretcher with spectra stroups to go around the support beams

The center board aft filer piece is pushed up and down with this aluminum rod and is secured in place by velcro.