[C320-list] Advice on Line (replacement)

[Pat Ireland]

Dave

Believe the comparable Sampson line is XLS, XLS Extra and ELS Extra T.

Pat, 801


On Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 10:22 PM, Utility Email <kswanson123 at comcast.net>wrote:

> Yes. Even used a little fabric softener per the line manufacturer's
> suggestion. My lines have some notches and cuts in the cover. Time for
> replacement and time to use my old sheets as scrap utility line.
>
> Dave Swanson
> S/V Emily Ann
> 2007 C320 MK II, No. 1107
> Mukilteo, WA
>
>
> On Apr 13, 2011, at 1:54 PM, Bruce<bruceheyman at cox.net> wrote:
>
> > Have you tried washing your sheets in the washing mashine?  Put them in a
> pillow case to keep them from knoting up.
> > Bruce
> > Somerset 671 SoCal
> >
> > Bruce Heyman949-289-8400
> >
> > -----Original message-----
> > From: Utility Email <kswanson123 at comcast.net>
> > To: C320IA List Server <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> > Sent: Wed, Apr 13, 2011 19:28:29 GMT+00:00
> > Subject: [C320-list] Advice on Line (replacement)
> >
> > I am replacing some grimy jib sheets and a main sheet on my 320. Any
> advice on make and type of lime to use?
> >
> > Both of the stock lines are 7/16 diameter and they appear to be of a
> quality similar to the New England Ropes Sta Set.  I recall that I read
> somewhere (during our long wet winter) that someone really likes a specific
> line from Sampson for jib sheets on the C320 and that they were very supple
> and worked well the Lewmar winches.  I can't remember if this reference I
> read was on our C320IA website, 350IA, C34.org, or Sail magazine.  My grimy
> stock limes have been binding in my winches, so upgrading the line during
> this replacement is what I'm am interested in doing.
> >
> > We use our boat for mostly cruising and some (not serious) club racing.
> I can't seem to find this reference Sampson line.  So I though I would ask
> for some opinions, advice, and recommendation from my C320IA colleagues on
> brand, type, and size for sheet replacements.
> > What do you recommend?
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > Dave Swanson
> > S/V Emily Ann
> > 2007 C320 MK II, No. 1107
> > Mukilteo, WA
> >
>