[C320-list] Jib Halyard Recommendations

[Jon Vez]

You are absolutely correct about Defender. The only time I do WM is when I need to run down from the marina to get something in an emergency. Don't like to give WM the business with the 'price match' as I want to support some competition out there! Can't beat Defender's Warehouse Sale every Spring either!

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From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of hcreech at comcast.net
Sent: Friday, May 06, 2011 7:11 AM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Jib Halyard Recommendations

Thanks to all that responded, I did go withe the Sampson XLS Extra T. The real surprise was that it was on sale $1.19/ft at Defender which is a really great price. Several places were pushing me toward VGC hybrid, but because you can't cut it with a line burner I was reluctant. My wife bought me a real high end model for Christmas, I have been going nuts burning a sealing every line I can get my hands on, the device is fantastic. 
I like to shorten all lines by about 6" the beginning of every season. My line burner really makes this job a breeze. 
One other comment. I really prefer to purchase from Defender rather than WM. WM prices are usually higher, I have to pay MD tax, hate that, and WM seems to never have what I need on hand. Last year I purchased a Garmin GPS Map 740 when it first came out. I only purchased it from WM because I thought I receive it faster, a week later when I checked they told me they had no idea when it would arrive, to keep checking. I called Defender, in stock, received two days later. I cancelled the order with WM, two weeks later I received a call from them that the item was in and ready for pickup. 


Thanks, 
Herb Creech 
Cloud Chaser 606 


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dennis Harris" <dharris02 at suddenlink.net> 
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
Sent: Thursday, May 5, 2011 7:23:53 PM 
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Jib Halyard Recommendations 

Herb, 

I've only replaced my mainsail halyard to date, but I used Samson XLS Extra 
T Double Braid (last year replacement). 24 Strand braided polyester cover 
with braided core made of blend of MFP and SK-60 Dyneema. 1.0% stretch at 
20% break strength. I am not a racer. Purchased from Defender. Selected it 
from Samson chart.....see the current Defender (2011) catalog. It has a 
recommendation chart for Samson. I've been happy so far. 

Dennis Harris C 320 #694 

-----Original Message----- 
From: Chris Descher 
Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2011 6:27 PM 
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Jib Halyard Recommendations 

I did all of mine around that same time. I can't remember exactly who I 
ordered from and it may have been Defender, but I did also order shackles, 
etc. When my stuff came in it came from Fisheries Supply in Seattle 
(They're not who I ordered from.) Since then, I've ordered a lot of stuff 
directly from Fisheries Supply, and they do a good job. 

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Thanks Chuck, 
This does not seem to be a popular request, should have named it battery 
replacement, or battery recharger. 

Herb 



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From: "Chuck and Kathy Mueller" <katchu at chartermi.net> 
To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com 
Sent: Thursday, May 5, 2011 6:04:28 PM 
Subject: [C320-list] Jib Halyard Recommendations 

Herb - I bought halyards from Defender.com three years ago. I also 
purchased new shackles and had them put an eye in one end and a reeving eye 
in the other end. I specified Samson XLS extra which is a very reasonably 
priced low stretch line. At that time the cost was $1.21/ft plus $33 for 
the splicing and $11.99 for a headboard shackle. Both the main and jib 
halyard were 117 ft. long. 

Chuck Mueller 
Northwind #676 
Holland, MI 
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> I am finally replacing my jib halyard and would like some recommendations 
> from the list. The one now on the boat is original, I have replaced most 
> of the others. I think in lasted this long because I cut 6" off every 
> year, but just don't want to chance it any longer. I am a casual cruiser, 
> never race, so don't need anything too high end. I would be satisfied with 
> replacing with what I presently have if I knew what it was because it has 
> served well. 
> 
> Thanks, 
> Herb Creech 
> Cloud Chaser 606 
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