peaman
Sustaining Member
A rigger visited the boat and pointed out the "candy caning" on my (probably original 1987) wire rigging to tell me that that is an indication of the need to replace the entire rig. I wish I had a photo, but "candy caning" is apparently seen in wire when some strands show a bit of superficial rust-color. I'm under the impression that rigging issues are mainly in stress fractures in swages, and oxygen deficiency, but I've never heard of "candy caning" or its significance.
Is candy caning really an indication of degradation of rigging and the need for replacement?
Is candy caning really an indication of degradation of rigging and the need for replacement?