[C320-list] Main Halyard Replacement

[Mark Koch]

I replaced my main halyard last year (2006) with 7/16 Sta-Set.  Absolutely 
no problems with sheaves or stoppers.  It does make a larger coil in the 
storage bag when the main is set but it is not a big probelm for us.  In 
addition, I feel safer hauling people to the top of the mast on a 7/16 
halyard rather than a smaller diameter even though we use a safety line.

One other point that you may want to consider when replacing the halyard, I 
made my new halyard long enough to reach the electric anchor windlass and I 
use it to haul people up the mast rather than the main halyard winch.  It is 
much easier than manually cranking them up.

Mark Koch
Still Crazy #738
Huron, Ohio

Mark Koch
KelKo Products Company
Sandusky, Ohio
(419) 626-2571


>From: "Frank Drahos" <res07290 at verizon.net>
>Reply-To: C320-List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
>To: <c320-list at catalina320.com>
>Subject: [C320-list] Main Halyard Replacement
>Date: Fri, 02 Mar 2007 08:17:15 -0600
>
>I am thinking about replacing the main halyard - after all it is 13 years 
>old - I think it's (safe) useful life is over.
>
>I am wondering if anyone has "Up-Sized" their main halyard from 3/8 inch to 
>7/16 inch?  Will this cause problems? Is it a waste of money? Is this safe 
>? Practical? Will 7/16 fit over the sheaves at the mast head? Will it fit 
>the rope clutches?
>
>Secondary question, related question.
>
>
>Which would be better?
>
>New England Ropes - Sta-Set X?  or   Sta-Set?
>
>I've read that STA-SET X is supposed to be great for Halyards, but I also 
>read that some folks have been using plain STA-SET.
>
>What about Sampsom Ropes?
>
>
>Comments? Please!  At this point it's just an idea.
>
>Frank
>Belles & Whistles #98
>
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