[C320-list] Running rigging

[P.F. Ross]

And Practical Sailor recently had an article on adding a reeving eye (sewn
one is easy) to halyards:

https://www.practical-sailor.com/sails-rigging-deckgear/bulletproof-splice-for-reeving-new-halyards

But I have done what Jack suggested, simply sewing the two ends together
and covering with a little tape.  Easy.

Frank Ross
Beta Wave #206


On Sun, Feb 11, 2024 at 11:16 AM Bruce Heyman via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> Hi Jerry,
> I replaced ours after having the rigging shop at West Marine prepare the
> ends.   We had them whip one end and an eye splice (small) on the other
> end.  Then as Jack already said you should be able to sew the new one to
> the old one and send it up the mast and over the sheave and back down to
> deck.
> Bruce
>
> Bruce Heyman
> Somerset #671   San Pedro (LA) California
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Jerry's Iphone via C320-list
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> Cc: Jerry's Iphone <jellyroll02 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [C320-list] Running rigging
>
> I need to replace most if not all of my running rigging. I’ve not had any
> success with getting on the local riggers schedule. Is this a viable DIY
> project? If so, where could I get some good instructions and tips?
>
> Thanks in advance for your advice.
>
> Not far from sailing season on the lower Chesapeake!!😃
>
> Jerry Sheets
> JellyRoll  #890
>
>