[C320-list] Main Halyard Replacement

[Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com]

Good move Dave...also downsize with those same low-stretch lines on your genoa sheets...when you go on a deep reach/downwind in light wind conditions, it makes a huge difference in being able to keep the genny full...
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OD

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Moores" [dmoores at cogeco.ca]
Sent: 03/02/2007 06:27 AM
To: "'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Main Halyard Replacement

Frank, if you go with a good lo-stretch current-technology line, there is
absolutely no point in upsizing.

I actually downsized!

Cheers

Dave Moores

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Frank Drahos
Sent: March 2, 2007 9:17 AM
To: c320-list at catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Main Halyard Replacement


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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