[C320-list] Halyard and Sheet Specs

[Denny Browne]

If you're tempted by stronger halyards, consider downsizing to a vectran core or technora/spectra core line in 8mm or 5/16". New England T900 is an excellent choice. 

Denny Browne
A Cappella #935
Redondo Beach
310.408.9591

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On Nov 28, 2012, at 3:26 AM, Gary Magnuson <gary.magnuson at frontier.com> wrote:

> Be sure to resist the temptation to up size the mail halyard.......   It will not run through the masthead sheave as well and force the first mate to go on deck to pull the main down.....  I have an extra 115' of 7/16" line that I now use for ...................spare line...........
> 
> Gary Magnuson
> Time A Weigh
> # 205
> 
> On 11/27/2012 2:38 PM, wflowe3 at aim.com wrote:
>>  Mainsheet  7/16" Dacron 100'
>> Genoa    7/16" Dacron 50'
>> Mainsail halyaer    3/8" uls 115'
>> Genoa halyard    3/8" uls 115'
>> 
>> These are out of my owners manual
>> Bill Lowe
>> #1146
>> 
>>  
>>  
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Mike Ott <wmo48 at yahoo.com>
>> To: c320-list <c320-list at catalina320.com>
>> Sent: Tue, Nov 27, 2012 11:27 am
>> Subject: [C320-list] Halyard and Sheet Specs
>> 
>> 
>> First Mate says get new genoa and main sheets, maybe something fluffy so my
>> hands don't get burned ... since the First Mate also runs the galley, it stands
>> to reason this request should take serious consideration.  As captain I pride
>> myself on high crew moral.
>> 
>> So, I have looked through the association website and past emails and I can't
>> find the specifications for running rigging.
>> 
>> What is the diameter and length for the following:
>>     Mainsheet
>>     110% genoa
>>     Mainsail halyard (115 -120' ?)
>>     Genoa halyard( 115 - 120' ?)
>> What does the group recommend for line type, double braid polyester, Dyneema,
>> Vectran ?
>> 
>> Our sailing style is go-fast cruiser.
>> 
>> God, don't forget something in the 'fluffy' style or refer access could be
>> denied (i.e. no cold beer!)
>> 
>> Mike Ott
>> 'Amanda Lu'
>> #508
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