Hi Dennis,
I have noticed this comment of yours before, and have a question. If your
halyards have an eye on each end, how do you get them through the clutches?
Just curious, Bruce Whitmore
C&C 37/40+ "Astralis"
(847) 404-5092 (mobile)
bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net
From: Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
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Cc: Dennis C. <capt...@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, November 5, 2018 5:44 PM
Subject: Re: Stus-List abrasion on halyard
Also, while we're on the subject of halyard damage, this is EXACTLY why I buy
extra length on my halyards (and sheets). Damage to running rigging is more
than likely going to happen near an end. If you bought extra line, all you
need do is to cut off the damaged part and end for end the line.
I even buy my halyards and sheets with an eye on EACH end. For Touche's
sheets, it's no big deal because I use soft shackles and the ends are then
interchangeable.
For halyards, it's a bit more complicated. The first version gets a "D" bail
snap shackle. If I need to end for end it, the second version must use a screw
pin snap shackle.
In the long run, I think it saves money and effort.
I have a buddy who NEVER does this. Always buys halyards to exact length
needed. He's had to buy an entire halyard more than once over the years.
Dennis C._______________________________________________
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