Something to keep in mind, an excellent article on modeling, and a warning that still resonates…
Generally speaking, sailboat rigs and rigging is fairly simple. I’ll even go out out on a limb and say just about anyone can do it armed with an open mind and the “The Complete Rigger’s Apprentice” by Brion Toss.
Really, it’s a book you should have.
For me, the only difficult part of rigging is that there’s a lot of hodgepodge floating around about rig tension. Some folks prefer a loose rig while some crank the rig so tight it will buckle the coach roof and supporting beam. Others treat it like tuning a guitar and listen to the shroud when they pluck it.
As for me, I’m more on the tech side and set the rig as a percentage of break strength using a Loos Tension gauge. This combination makes rig tension foolproof.
While a bit pricey, you can often find used Loos gauges for cheap and it’s a good investment. On the other hand, Selden has a PDF on rigging that includes a “Folding rule method” alternative to the Loos gauges. The Selden PDF has a ton of rigging info and deserves a place in your files.
Lastly, doing your own rig upkeep will save you a lot of money and when the wind picks up you’ll know that it’s been done right. Need I really say more?