[C320-list] Main Halyard Replacement

[Chris Burti]

Do not go up in size. In use the halyard will get a bit fatter and will not run freely in the clutches. I replaced y main ahlyard with 7/16 sta-set x and after two years of frustration I just went back to 3/8.

 
Chris Burti
"Commitment"
Catalina 320, #867, 
Farmville, NC


----- Original Message ----
From: Frank Drahos <res07290 at verizon.net>
To: c320-list at catalina320.com
Sent: Friday, March 2, 2007 9:17:15 AM
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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