[C320-list] Replace Main Halyard

[Chris Burti]

127 feet of 1/2" Stayset or Stayset X. Do not use 7/16" as it will not run
freely through the clutch after it weathers a little.

Carefully butt the ends of the old and new together, laying them centered
lengthwise along a 24" length of duct tape. Carefully, roll up the tape like
a cigarette rolling paper. This 'joint' will not pull apart with my 260+
pounds hanging on it and it will not hang up on the exit boxes, blocks or
even the clutches. You just pull the old one into the cockpit...just make
sure the bitter end of the new halyard is secured before you start
pulling....

On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 4:23 PM, <mikepxx at adelphia.net> wrote:

> I need to replace my main halyard and I have a few questions.
>
> 1) what's the best way to do this? Can I do it without going up the mast?
> 2) type and size (length and diameter) of replacement?
>
> My hull number is 734 and my sailing consists of coastal cruising.
>
> Thanks,
> Mike P
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>


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Chris Burti Farmville, NC