Dan, Most of our owner’s manuals were written before the age of high modulus cored performance double braid ropes and would specify big rope to handle the heavy load of an overlapping headsail. My LF 35 calls for 5/8” jib sheets as well. While in most peoples’ eyes a bigger jib sheet can be easier on the hands, the tensile strength of a good performing polyester double braid or blended core rope of ½” will be more than adequate. 9/16” or 14mm rope isn’t as common and many marine dealers and chandleries only stock a few options in that size. One thing to consider is how the rope fits in the jaws of the self tailer on the boat. 50’ to 55’ per line will be fine for your length boat, even with the larger jib.
For folks hoping for some decent deals or marine cordage, R&W Rope in Massachusetts www.rwrope.com <http://www.rwrope.com> is having their annual RopeFest event this Saturday and will have 20%+ off everything. They are also extending the same discount online Friday-Monday. If you live in the area R&W has a killer surplus and closeout section too. At RopeFest, they do splicing clinics, specialty knot tying, rope climbing walls, high angle rescue techniques plus lots of giveaways and complimentary food. YES, they do ship to Canada and can do so via US Mail if you prefer. Full disclosure, I spent two years as their marine sales mgr and they’re a very good client of mine. But being cheap AND a boater, I like to make people aware of good deals when I see them. And while I’m in the mood to share good news, my 1975 25mk 1, went down the road on a trailer to the new owner’s home, leaving me as a single C&C owner once more! Cheers, Chuck Gilchrest S/V Half Magic 1983 LF 35 Padanaram, MA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Robert Boyer via CnC-List Sent: Monday, April 25, 2016 12:25 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Robert Boyer <dainyr...@icloud.com>; Daniel Sheer <dansh...@yahood.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Jib sheet size I use 1/2-inch on my 135% self-furling genny on my LF38--no problem! Don't know the length offhand but the owner's manual has the required lengths. Bob Boyer S/V Rainy Days (1983 C&C Landfall 38 - Hull #230) Blog: dainyrays.blogspot.com <http://dainyrays.blogspot.com> Email: dainyr...@icloud.com <mailto:dainyr...@icloud.com> Annapolis, MD (presently in Baltimore) On Apr 25, 2016, at 12:18 PM, Daniel Sheer via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: I've got 5/8 sheets on a 145% jib on my Landfall 38. It's overkill. Killing a flea with a shotgun, almost. Question - will 9/16 do, or do I need 1/2? And how long? Thanks, Dan Sheer Pegathy - Landfall 38 Rock Creek off the Patapsco _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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