Chuck,
The 3/8” MLX will be plenty strong. Heck, I might have gone down to 5/16” if my clutches would grip it. I’ve replaced several sheaves. The originals, if they are in good shape, will work will all rope halyards. The plain bearings will eventually develop play and will need to be replaced. They aluminum sheaves are a bit rough on the surface too, but as long as they spin freely you shouldn’t have any trouble. Jake Jake Brodersen C&C 35 Mk-III “Midnight Mistress” Hampton VA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Saur via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 16:54 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Chuck Saur <cssau...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Halyard replacement to Dyneema or similar Greetings...just 14 weeks till launch 2017! I could not find listers' advice/experience about changing SIZE of halyard line from current wire/rope to Dyneema blend (looking at 3/8 Samson MLX). The halyard sheaves appear to have enough width to handle 3/8 line; and understand the sheaves need to be smooth to avoid chafe, which they appear to be. Seems 3/8 MLX would have enough load capacity for each of the 3 halyards on my 35-3. Or...is there guidance to go up to a 7/16? Anyone with opinion? Chuck Saur (517)-490-5926
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