Stus-List Re: Line question

This guide from Worst Marine has some really good information, comparing stretch and other characteristics of many lines. https://newcontent.westmarine.com/documents/pdfs/OwnersManuals/SAILBOAT_HARDWARE/Line%20Selection%20Guide%202018.pdf Combine this with recent pricing from a few different suppli

Stus-List Re: Line question. 33-2 main halyard

Take a look at Marlow D2 Club. It uses a cheaper dyneema core (SK38) than racing lines, but stretches much less than Sta Set for almost the same price. Joel Virus-free. www.avg.com

Stus-List Re: Line question. 33-2 main halyard

I am facing a similar decision now. My two jib halyards were new when I bought her two years ago, and are still like new. They appear to be a good low stretch double braid with a distinctive square pattern; I've been told it looks like Marlow. They are quite thin, 5/16" or so, but seem to have no m

Stus-List Re: Line question

Yes Ron, double braid is really the only best option. It appears that you have interpreted the graph in the same manner as I. There are a few other factors that are going to impact your choice. I got the Samson XLS dirt cheap for my check stays. I chose it for its cost first, color second, and

Stus-List Re: Line question

Thanks folks for all the responses.  I know a lot more than before, although still sadly lacking.  Thanks for the PS article which helped some as well.If I've understood correctly, the general consensus seems to be a double braid is the way to go for a guy just cruising around.I did remember one

Stus-List Re: Line question

That's an interesting graph. I think they may have had a typo when recommending double-braid nylon for halyards however. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On Sat, 24 Apr 2021 at 15:33, Josh Muckley via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Ron, > > Here's a link to a PS a

Stus-List Re: Line question

CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2021 6:46 PM To: Stus-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> Cc: Marek Dziedzic mailto:dziedzi...@hotmail.com>> Subject: Stus-List Re: Line question You should be able to find some climbing dynamic rope by meter (even in

Stus-List Re: Line question

021 6:46 PM To: Stus-List Cc: Marek Dziedzic Subject: Stus-List Re: Line question You should be able to find some climbing dynamic rope by meter (even in the US climbing ropes are usually sold by meter not by foot). Choices are more limited compared to pre-cut, but there are a few. In

Stus-List Re: Line question

Ron, I generally try to use the smallest line possible on my boat. A line must be big enough to handle the load and small enough to fit with the blocks, cleats and winches. Personally, I find 1/4" line to be too small to be comfortable on my hands. On a traveller and downhaul, a little stretch will

Stus-List Re: Line question

(GMT-05:00) To: Stus-List Cc: Ken Heaton Subject: Stus-List Re: Line question Yes. One exception is that there is a school of thought that the traveller should use something stretchy, like mountain climbing rope, to absorb the shock of a jibe. Apparently getting a piece of used climbing

Stus-List Re: Line question

Ron, Here's a link to a PS article on line stretch to cost. They wrote the article to show stretch to cost value. In your case you might be able to use the inverse and simply look for the stretchy and cheap? I have the ubiquitous sta-set on my mainsheet and traveller. This was a choice of conv

Stus-List Re: Line question

Mine are all 3/8 StaSet, I think. Some day I'll change the traveler sheet to 9.5 mm (3/8") New England Salsa. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sat, Apr 24, 2021 at 2:25 PM Ronald B. Frerker via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > This question shows a terrible lack of know

Stus-List Re: Line question

Yes. One exception is that there is a school of thought that the traveller should use something stretchy, like mountain climbing rope, to absorb the shock of a jibe. Apparently getting a piece of used climbing line shouldn't be that difficult. Ken H. On Sat, 24 Apr 2021 at 16:25, Ronald B. Frer

Stus-List Re: Line question

On my 30, they are both 3/8. Your style of traveler may be different. Stay Set or equivalent is OK,I got something similar for less $. Double braid works OK.I have a Garhauer vang, so don’t have a topping lift, but my spinnaker topping lift is 3/8. Gary #593. From: Ronald B. Frerker via