Best 1x19 Wire on market for cruiser?

[zachduckworth]

Hi all,

I’m replacing my forestay and backstay. Debating doing it myself with Stalok now. I’ve read that not all steel cables are the same, some companies better than others. I was wondering what the best supplier is? Pre-stretched would be preferable. Boat is a 30’ foot cruiser (Islander Bahama 30). Using 7/32 cable. Thanks!

[Spot]

Hello Zach,
At first I thought you were asking directions to the freeway/interstate I-19...
I have an interest in this topic too, hope to redo mine on the 21-footer but with a smaller 1x19 wire and crimps. Another useful response might be if there are brands to avoid. Seems like there are scores of stainless steel architectural cable and fittings and crimpers on Amazon, do those get considered or binned?

[DougR]

You might contact Loos &Co., one of the larger manufacturers of all sort of cables, marine rigging included, in Connecticut. They can direct you to a distributor in your area.