Some lines such as those with dyneema cores can be stripped. I've had no problem adding a cover to the end of my halyards.
As for Flemish eyes, the best trick I have seen is to put a zip-tie on them to pass through clutches. Joel On Tue, Nov 6, 2018 at 8:53 AM Gary Russell via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I believe that is called a flemish eye. > Gary > S/V Kaylarah > '90 C&C 37+ > East Greenwich, RI, USA > ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ > > > > On Tue, Nov 6, 2018 at 8:22 AM Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Hi Bruce >> >> >> >> I just had a halyard repaired due to chafe (just inside the mast approx. >> 4 inches before sheave). When I received it back from rigging shop was a >> very small eye on the cockpit end. It went easily through the clutch when >> I re-ran it >> >> >> >> Mike >> >> Persistence >> >> Halifax, NS >> >> >> >> *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Bruce >> Whitmore via CnC-List >> *Sent:* Monday, November 05, 2018 6:55 PM >> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> *Cc:* Bruce Whitmore >> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List abrasion on halyard >> >> >> >> 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> >> *To:* CnClist <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> *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. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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