Stus-List Re: new jib sheet

2024-05-27 Thread Riley Anderson via CnC-List
Don't use a dyneema core line for jib sheets. The lack of stretch coupled with a dynamic load can rip your hardware right off the deck. Sta-set is perfectly suited for this application. Halyards on the other hand, do benefit from low stretch high tech cores. On Mon, May 27, 2024, 8:28 AM Bill

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2024-05-27 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
I've got some stuff, not really sure what it is but I think it is 9/16 & with a dynema core and a nice grippy cover. It's nice because there's no stretch. Bill Coleman On Sun, May 26, 2024, 11:05 Bob Mann via CnC-List wrote: > I snapped a jib sheet on my 35 Saturday. Suggestions on type of

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2024-05-26 Thread Doug Mountjoy via CnC-List
I use soft shackles on my job sheets. They don't seem to get hung up, and can easily be removed. Douglas Mountjoy 1988 C 39 Mexico at large 1984 Sabre 34 Port Orchard, WA On Sun, May 26, 2024, 15:58 Josh Muckley via CnC-List wrote: > Consider one continuous line with and alpine butterfly and

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2024-05-26 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Consider one continuous line with and alpine butterfly and a soft shackle.  I have a mast mounted whisker pole and a baby stay.  The sail never gets stuck like it did with with bowlines. https://stingysailor.com/2015/06/27/diy-soft-shackles-for-quick-and-easy-headsail-changes-2/ Josh Muckley

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2024-05-26 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
I use VPC. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sun, May 26, 2024 at 10:05 AM Bob Mann via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I snapped a jib sheet on my 35 Saturday. Suggestions on type of line for > replacing? > > Bob > Please show your appreciation for this list and the

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2024-05-26 Thread Rod Stright via CnC-List
Tyrus from Nova Braid would be my choice. Cajun should have it. Sent from my iPhone > On May 26, 2024, at 12:24 PM, ssjohnson--- via CnC-List > wrote: > >  > Go to Cajun Ropes...they have line sets for most CnC's. They have done all > my lines - including wire-to-rope halyards - I have

Stus-List Re: new jib sheet

2024-05-26 Thread ssjohnson--- via CnC-List
Go to Cajun Ropes...they have line sets for most CnC's.  They have done all my lines - including wire-to-rope halyards - I have always been pleased with their service and pricing, Spencer Johnson84 LF38 #165 On Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 10:05:54 AM CDT, Bob Mann via CnC-List wrote: