JN Rigging, LLC

JN Rigging is a sailboat rigging shop and marine systems installer based in the Hingham Shipyard at 18 Shipyard Drive, Hingham, MA. They serve Boston Harbor, the South Shore and the wider New England sailing community. Their services run from a rigging shop and sail loft, plus mobile installation. They cover rig survey and tuning, mast and spar design, installation and repair, standing rigging (rod and wire), running rigging and custom splicing, furling systems, lifeline replacement, hydraulic systems and winch service. They also handle sailboat hardware and accessories, canvas and sail repair, and electronics installation.

The team specializes in outfitting cruising sailboats for extended offshore passage-making, and they work on everything from small dinghies to larger high-performance cruising and racing boats. They also design and install marine solar systems, including flexible solar panels and lithium-ion battery systems. The shop works with hardware and equipment brands such as Harken, Lewmar, Selden Mast, Sparcraft/Wichard, Schaefer Marine, Hayn Marine, Tylaska, Spinlock, Raymarine, Marlow Ropes, New England Ropes, US Spars, Solbian and Solara. They also provide design support and consultation to boat builders, equipment manufacturers and designers.

Owner Joe Nozzolillo, a Master Yacht Rigger, USCG-licensed Master and ASA-Certified Cruising Instructor, founded the company in 2014. He has more than 20 years of experience in sailing instruction, rigging and marine systems, plus a background in environmental engineering and computer science. Customers rate the business positively and often praise the company.