What is the best length to get? I've read the 1.5x LOA rule, but my boyfriend is arguing that is too long. Looking to get new jib sheets (7/16"?) and also a line for my new Harken windward sheeting traveler system for which I have a 1.5m track and want to do a 4:1 purchase (1/4"? - 26 ft?)
Sophia 1978 C&C29 MK1 NYC Toronto Original Message From: Dennis C. Sent: Thursday, January 7, 2016 14:02 To: CnClist Subject: Re: Stus-List Was Jib sheet - now buying sheets and halyards I really don't get why owners don't buy extra length when getting new sheets and halyards. The extra line in a cockpit isn't usually a big deal if you have sheet bags. Just like Joel says, you can cut some off the sheet to move the wear points. When I bought my latest set of jib sheets, I bought extra length and had eyes put on each end. I use soft shackles so I need eyes. I can end for end it if it is damaged near an end. I had bought extra length on a spin halyard. When it got damaged near the shackle end, I pulled it, cut off the damaged portion, put an eye in the other end and re-used it. Saved me $100 bucks for a new halyard. You can put an eye splice in a line as long as it hasn't been loaded. Once it's loaded, it is difficult to make the eye. Generally, you can't put eyes on both ends of a halyard because the eye often won't pass through the masthead sheaves. IMHO, spending an extra 10% on a sheet or halyard is good insurance against having to replace it entirely. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Thu, Jan 7, 2016 at 10:38 AM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I use 7/16 Sta-Set on my 35/3. These is some stretch when close hauled, > but a click or two on the winch once the sail is loaded takes care of it. > > Most of the wear comes from where the line goes around the winch when > close hauled. With separate sheets you can reverse the sheets when they > wear. Buy them 5 feet longer and you can cut off a couple feet and extend > the life even more. > > Joel > 35/3 > Annapolis > _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
