Ropetek

The Ropetek rigging business was started in Nelson 25 years ago by well known journeyman rigger John Foulds and subsequently purchased by Adam Bonham-Carter in 2015. Since then we have grown from a “one man band” to a team of 5 with a dedicated rigging yard, work shop, and chandlery.

We pride ourselves on being the local go-to professionals for all your yacht rigging requirements, delivering friendly, quality professional service.

We strive to satisfy all our client’s needs, during projects and in after-care.

Find us in the blue container sheds in Port Nelson across from H dock, where we also have a chandlery for all your boating needs.

Splicing

If it can be spliced - we can do it!

Double braid, laid rope, multi-plait, type 1, type 2 (Dyneema, Vectran, Spectra)

Mooring lines

Anchor line - rope/chain splicing

Rig Inspections

Offshore preparation NZ Cat 1

Pre-purchase condition reports

Insurance surveys

Peace of mind

Rig Tuning

A properly tuned rig will often improve performance, reduce chance of premature failure if too loose, and not overstress the structure of the boat if tensions are too high.

Furler Repair, Service and Installation

We service all brands of furler and are agents for Profurl, KZ Furlers, Harken, Furlex Selden, and can source all others.

Deck Hardware Service and Installation

Winches, blocks, deck organisers, stanchions, and more.

We supply Harken, Lewmar, Spinlock, Antal, Ronstan, Andersen winches, and can source all other brands.

We are the NZ agents for Garhauer hardware, a 3 generation family owned business made in the USA.

Mast and Spar Servicing

Rig repairs including masts, goosenecks, booms, spinnaker poles, and spreaders.

We can organise or advise on painting including preparation & corrosion prevention.

Chain Plate Servicing

Chain plates are an oft neglected part of a yacht’s rigging and are a significant contributor to rig failures.

We recommend removal for inspection and re-bedding when the rig is replaced, or if there is evidence of deck leaks resulting in corrosion that have not been addressed.

Rig Replacement

We only use top quality wire and terminal fittings. We inspect all components including spars, backing plates / tangs, turnbuckles, and chainplates and replace any items subject to work hardening, fatigue, or corrosion.

Mast Wiring

Navigation lights (tricolour, anchor, steaming)

Deck/spreader lights

Spotlights

VHF antenna and wiring

Wind transducers

Starlink installations

Lifeline Replacement

Lifelines (guard wires) to YNZ Regulations including wire, synthetic (Dyneema), stanchions, gates, lashings.

Design, Custom Fabrication and Welding

We can advise or organise design and fabrication of custom hardware in stainless or aluminium