I recently replaced my double braid main halyard with Sta-set X. It was more difficult to splice than double braid, but I was able to do a reasonable job. Definitely less stretch, and I'm pleased with the results. If you Google New England Ropes, you can download their booklet on splicing.
Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR On Tue, May 15, 2018 at 4:06 AM, Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > StaSet X has a different construction than a basic polyester double braid > like XLE or StaSet. The core of StaSetX is not braided but instead has > parallel orientation of core fibers inside a polyester sleeve. This > construction allows for a higher tensile strength and less elongation under > tension at the expense of better flexibility and twisting characteristics. > New StaSetX has a tendency to want to remain coiled or twisted when it > comes off a winch which is one reason that it rarely is used for sheets and > control lines requiring regular adjustments. That said, it is the > strongest construction for a polyester rope on a boat and if you are > comfortable splicing it, it works well as a halyard. > https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/document.do?docId=930 > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.jamestowndistributors.com_userportal_document.do-3FdocId-3D930&d=DwMFaQ&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m=2w9zd30Kc-rFR48UTsGxJjjYs8TTXmhBAAtPpQfC2dc&s=ERBM8udNy0AriMC5dUcGhWn9va55TYaGdXD31iWUe-s&e=> > Another difference is that StaSet X adds spun polyester fibers in the > cover construction, which ostensibly makes the rope softer to the touch and > a bit grippier in clutches. My experience is that the cover tends to get > fuzzy and picks up dirt and debris more readily as well as lacking abrasion > resistance compared to filament cover yarns. > As with most products, there are pluses and minuses. Weighing cost vs > performance is a wise practice. As previously mentioned, some newer high > tech and mid tech lines allow you to go down in size, but make sure the > smaller size will grip properly in self tailers and your rope clutches. > If you are looking for Pre-made halyards and want to expand your search > online, look at Defender Industries, APS, R&W Rope, Mauri Pro Sailing, > Jamestown Distributors, and Torresen Marine. > Chuck Gilchrest > S/V Half Magic > 1983 35 Landfall > Padanaram MA > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 14, 2018, at 12:34 PM, Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > I'm hoping Chuck or others can chime in on this - At Cajun Ropes, they > show the XLE for halyards, and have a reasonable price for the halyards > pre-made. How does the XLE compare with New England Ropes Sta-Set X as far > as elongation and the feel is concerned? > > I find the Sta-Set X to be stiff, though not untenable on our boat > currently. > > If you would recommend the Argus, do you know someone who would premake > the halyards to the length I want at a reasonably low price? > > Thanks! > > Bruce Whitmore > > (847) 404-5092 (mobile) > 1994 C&C 37/40+ "Astralis" > bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* Chuck Gilchrest <csgilchr...@comcast.net> > *Sent:* Thursday, January 11, 2018 8:02 AM > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List New lines and hayalards > > Cajun uses Novabraid Rope for their sheets and Halyards. Novabraid makes a > blended Spectra core rope called Argus that is less stretchy than polyester > double braid. It’s what I use for halyards on Half Magic. XLE is my > choice for jib sheets and Novalite HP for Spinnaker Sheets. All Canadian > made too! > Full disclosure, I work for Novatec Braids Ltd in marketing and product > development... > > Chuck Gilchrest > Half Magic > 1983 35 Landfall > Padanaram MA > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jan 11, 2018, at 7:26 AM, ROD STRIGHT via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Check out Cajun Ropes in Yarmouth. > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com > <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com>] *On Behalf Of *T power via CnC-List > *Sent:* January 11, 2018 7:30 AM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* T power <sv_invic...@outlook.com> > *Subject:* Stus-List New lines and hayalards > > Hello everyone, > > I'm thinking of replacing all of the sheets and halyards on Invictus, > hoping for some insight. > > Dennis of Touche posted a note about color designation that I thought was > interesting but I forgot to copy it. > > Looking for recommendations of size type and color of lines and halyards > for a cruising sailboat that may enter a fun club race once in a while. > > Thanks for any help, > > Cheers. > > Tom Power > Invictus > C&C 30 MK1 > Fredericton, NB > > > ------------------------------ > [image: Avast logo] > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.avast.com_antivirus&d=DwMFaQ&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m=2w9zd30Kc-rFR48UTsGxJjjYs8TTXmhBAAtPpQfC2dc&s=PCgeaK10mlR64GmA8TSf7tv5e_fK4ddQhIFEbtlokog&e=> > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > www.avast.com > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.avast.com_antivirus&d=DwMFaQ&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m=2w9zd30Kc-rFR48UTsGxJjjYs8TTXmhBAAtPpQfC2dc&s=PCgeaK10mlR64GmA8TSf7tv5e_fK4ddQhIFEbtlokog&e=> > > > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mg.mail.yahoo.com_neo_launch-3F.partner-3Dsbc-26.rand-3Db3j5ddhaba1eq-23DAB4FAD8-2D2DD7-2D40BB-2DA1B8-2D4E2AA1F9FDF2&d=DwMFaQ&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m=2w9zd30Kc-rFR48UTsGxJjjYs8TTXmhBAAtPpQfC2dc&s=2zeDKlQBcK_bUVUe1G9cl5ThQiouGcQUckvM6eIY98I&e=> > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. 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