Ruel Rigging

Ruel Rigging is a yacht rigging business created by Mario Ruel which has been servicing the Pittwater area since 1994. Since its conception, Ruel Rigging has prided itself on a meticulously high quality of work and has provided a high level of service to each and every customer.
Ruel Rigging has carried out hundreds of full rig restoration projects and developed an operation system based on experience that will deliver a result of outstanding standards. Every single item of your rig will have been evaluated, serviced, replaced, repaired or rebuilt to bring your confidence back in your rig.

Each rigger working at Ruel Rigging is trained personally by Mario from scratch, ensuring that they receive the highest quality tuition which lets our customers know that when work is carried out by the Ruel Rigging team Mario’s exceptional level of knowledge, skill and attention to detail is inherent in all aspects of that work.

At Ruel Rigging we carry out full rig restoration projects, install and repair rigging, offer rig inspections, rigging maintenance, winch servicing and service all types of furlers and other accessories. We also supply all types of running rigging and the associated hardware including ropes, blocks, shackles, spinnaker gear kits, clutches and can even custom tailor improved sheeting systems or deck layouts to suit your boat. Ruel Rigging also carries out the commissioning of the new Hanse and other imported yachts in conjunction with Windcraft Australia.
Ruel Rigging will be able to understand your needs, from weekender sailing through to international cruising we will be able to match your needs with your budget, and your crew's level of experience

Services we offer:
Ruel rigging offer a variety of traditional and modern rigging services, from standing and running rigging on yachts to traditional rope work and all types of splicing.

Rigging Checks and Inspections
How is your masthead? When Mario gets his experienced eyes on your rig you can begin to discover what you are working with. When a rig check or inspection is carried out on your yacht, Mario will assess all of your standing and running rigging, providing you with a comprehensive report detailing the strengths and weaknesses of your rig. Mario can also capture masthead digital images to add to your report, to not only describe the state of your current rigging, but to show you as well. We also offer rig check services which are required for insurance purposes. If you need work other than rigging it is available at the same marina, so you can get ready for a cruise all in one stop.

Full Re-rigs
Mario is well known for his thoroughness and knows a chain is only as strong as its weakest link; so at Ruel Rigging a ’full re-rig’ will leave nothing untouched. Tang bolts, tangs, swages, wire, rigging screws, clevis pins, shackles, etc. You will know the state and reliability of every link of every component in your rig. The electrics will also be assessed by professionals, as well as spreader leathers, mast boot, wind indicator, wind instrument, radar reflector etc.

Rigging Accessories by Yacht Name or Yacht Design
We keep information on each piece of rigging your yacht carries - should you give us a call for a jib halyard for a Hanse 495 for example, we will deliver! We also keep detailed Files on all of the boats we service, so even if you have recently acquired a new boat in Pittwater, we have all the records of the previous work carried out by us available.

Running Rigging & Accessories
We design, build and fit running rigging and accessories in kit forms, i.e.:
• Spin gear kits
• Main sail gear kits
• Self tacking jib kits
• Boom brake kits
• ...and many more

Logs & Reminders
We service & maintain your rig and keep a log that can be printed and emailed to you to use when selling your yacht. A yearly reminder will be emailed to you when your rig is due for a service.