Tim,
5/16" may be a bit small for the current rope clutches to hold onto. I
generally run 3/8" hi-tech line and have been happy with it holding in the
clutches. I know it's a bit of overkill, but it works. My ancient Schaefer
clutches still work well. If I went to a smaller halyard, I might have to
add a cover to it where it goes through the clutches.
Back from Screwpile and still catching up with the list.
Jake
Jake Brodersen
C&C 35 Mk-III
Midnight Mistress
Hampton VA
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From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Tim
Goodyear
Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2013 9:06 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List New Halyards for teh 38MKII
I just got 5/16 Endura Braid (SK75 Dyneema) for my main halyard from
Defender @ $350 including splices and shackle - I have a smaller boat, but I
am happy with how its working. Jib halyards are 5/16 Ultra Tech (Technora
core - similar to Kevlar) and I am pretty happy with their performance too.
We raced in 18-20 last weekend and no issues once adjusted to wind speed.
You may not want to step down to 5/16, but you probably don't need 7/16 and
3/8 is fine for handling.
Tim
Mojito
C&C 35-3
Branford, CT
On Sat, Jul 20, 2013 at 7:05 PM, Ron Casciato <rjcasci...@comcast.net>
wrote:
Group:
I am considering replacing my 7/16" "low stretch" (NER) halyards for both
main and Jib with something that is "no stretch"......
We raced last Wednesday in 22-25kts and both the Main and Jib stretched so
as to make the jib trim really edgy. The Cunningham made up the difference
in the main, but we finally broke the jib shackle and had to route a spare
in a hurry......
We recovered OK, but I think better halyards are in order.
The big problem is the "sticker shock" for Dyneema or similar material....
two halyards using Dyneema SK90 estimated cost is near $1000.
Has anyone faced this issue and how did you resolve it. Anyone have any
suggestions on "reasonable priced" high tech line?
Thanks, Ron C.
Impromptu
C&C 38MKIIC ..'77
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