Port Nelson

rigging@ropetek.co.nz

0800 744 446

Yacht Rigging Specialists

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.

What Our Clients Say

  • "Efficient, Friendly, Professional service: highly recommended."

    Sail Nelson, August 2018

  • "Ropetek have been my trusted, go-to riggers for servicing and replacement of Mahalia's standing rig for many, many years. During our recent refit Adam did a superb job, first carefully orchestrating the safe pulling of the mast; then completely overhauling the rig before stepping and systematically fine tuning the mast and wires. Adam and his team efficiently coordinated all aspects of the refit of the mast and rig and were a pleasure to work alongside. I have every confidence in their work and know that Mahalia's rig is fully seaworthy to meet any conditions."

    Mark Jones, June 2017

  • "My 1980's Lotus 9.2 yacht still had it's original rigging! So she seriously needed it replacing before a circumnavigation of the South Island could go ahead. I was living in Italy at the time so initial contact was made via email, resulting in a prompt response, a quote given, a job committed to and the job done in a perfectly orchestrated and timely fashion. It was also great to be able to provide hands on help myself, to learn a little and appreciate Adams workmanship."

    Rick Coleman, January 2017