[C320-list] Messenger line suggestions.... 1/4"

[jpmesa at aol.com]

I just finished my halyards last week. ( washed,cut, flop, etc). I used a 1/4" messenger line. I sewed the two lines together, than put electric tape to make the two edges smooth. I have used both sail thread (strong) and dental floss to sew the lines.  Also, make sure you sew a least 6 stitches between the two lines. Learned from a old salt a long time ago. Good luck. John   Holokai 2 



-----Original Message-----
From: Jon Vez <jonvez at comcast.net>
To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Tue, Oct 4, 2011 1:46 am
Subject: [C320-list] Messenger line suggestions....


Wondering if anyone has suggestions on where to get messenger lines for
halyards that have a diameter large enough to not jump the sheaves, yet
inexpensive? In the past I have saved my old halyards and used those, but
when I traded boats I ended up getting rid of them. Thanks in advance.

 

Regards,

 

Jon Vez