[C320-list] replacing the main halyard

[Donald Lawson]

I have done this many times.  Stich a small 1/8" diameter line between the old halyard and the new one. Does not matter as to the length as long as it runs cleanly. If you abutt and tape them you run the risk of having a hard spot that may not run cleanly around the mast sheave. I do not use tape for that reason. I taped once and it jambed at the masthead and the stich failed when I tried to force it. Your call.  Make  an eye splice in your new halyard for future changes unless you plan to switch ends due to wear. Line use is your choice, follow the guidelines from West Marine, Sampson, New England, etc. 
Don Lawson #1005

On Sep 9, 2012, at 10:09 AM, Gene Helfman wrote:

> Our main halyard developed a hernia that hangs up at the clutch, dodger
> eyelet, etc, so we figure it's time to replace it.  I'm concerned about
> proper threading through the invisible interior mast blocks and guides (no
> idea what's hiding in there).  My plan is to join (abutt) the new and old
> halyards end to end with strong threading, then place a section of duct
> tape that overlaps the joint and stitch that too to create one continuous
> rope.  Has anyone had experience with this?  Any recommendations on the
> best line to use for the replacement?
> 
> thanks,
> gene
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