Hi Jim, I checked out this site:
http://www.neropes.com/techdata/sta-set-x.htm It lists the tensil strength at 4,400 lbs. I would assume that thats new rope. Unless yours is REALLY ratty, I'd say haul away. Looks like you found someone to go up the mast and save you a mast stepping charge. Larry Taborek C27 Dixie Chicken > Listees, > I use 5/16 Sta-Set X for halyards. Is that size adequate (i.e., > safe) for hoisting someone aloft in a bosun's chair? I would use one > to the chair and a second to the person as a back-up. > Somewhat related, what would be a safe life span for these lines? > > Thanks for your opinions, > > Jim Calleran, BayBird, C27 #2784 > Mathews Yacht Club, VA > > > --------------------------------- > Love cheap thrills? Enjoy PC-to-Phone calls to 30+ countries for just > 2ยข/min with Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Dixie Chicken is FOR SALE: You can view the boat at: http://www.taborek.net/Dixie_Chicken/For_Sale/For_Sale.shtml ----------------------------------------- Join ISP.COM today - $8.95 internet , less than 1/2 the cost of AOL Try us out, http://www.isp.com/
