[C320-list] Halyard thickness query

[Kaare Wold]

Graeme,  the previous owner of our 2003 model "upsized" the main halyard to 
1/2".  While nice on the hands, it required excessive effort to operate and 
did not pass over the sheaves easily.  That halyard was promptly replaced 
with 3/8" StaSet and it works much better.  I am not a mast climber and do 
everything to avoid problems up there.  Glad we made the change.   My $0.02 
worth.
Kaare & Mary Wold   Sheet Music,  #945

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Graeme Clark" <cg at skyflyer.co.uk>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 2:44 PM
Subject: [C320-list] Halyard thickness query


I see from the manual that the nominal halyard thickness is 3/8 ins (length 
115ft).

I’d place a bet that the halyard on my own C320 have been replaced with 
something thicker - possibly for ease of handling; or possibly they just 
look thicker having frayed a bit over the years!

Anyway I am about to start a rolling replacement program, (along with other 
lines and sheets) and am wondering on the best thickness to use. presumably 
the sheaves in the blocks are all designed for 3/8” so maybe best to stick 
with that, even if it is tougher on the hands!

Anyone have any thoughts; maybe you replaced yours recently too; what did 
you choose?

Thanks

Graeme
#366 Jaskar, 1996, England.
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