When I mentioned to the boatyard (very experienced people, they have sailed from Japan to Antarctica via Patagonia) that i am concerned about my (probably ) 40 year old stainless standing rigging, they looked it over and said, No problem . Its fine.
When I told them that in Australia standing rigging is changed every 10 years , they couldn't believe it. Actually, they sniggered and said that's what you get from using Chinese stainless. Japanese are always ready to give it to the Chinese.

In this vid , Eric changes over his 20 year old shrouds and back stay.
Oh. and dose a solo delivery in 40 to 50 knots/ Too bad about the owners foresail.

Gary