Aldo Alesio at St. Francis Yacht Club | August 18 |
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My two cents... My Jib and main halyards are 5/16" tapered down to 3/16" core on the last 20' of the working end. However I also pulled the core out of the first 10' of the tailing end (just short of the spinlock jam cleats when hoisted)...not a good decision. With the core removed the cover is very soft/pliable and tangles very easily when tryig to douse. Also, when I replace my spinnaker halyard I will no longer use a shackle. It lets go every once in a while. I'd rather tie the halyward to the spinny as I do the sheets. Tieing has never failed me. George :: Roger, :: -Jason:: :: :: I'm looking at Scott Easons helpful list of line sizes :: :: but am still confused. My boat has old Lewmar rope :: :: clutches which require 3/8" line to hold. I tried an :: :: extra halyard 3/8" tapered to 5/16th. Its too large to :: :: pass through the sheave at the top which is small and :: :: has a guard. :: :: :: Im assuming the answer is to use a thinner taperd line :: :: and replace the rope clutch. What are others using? The :: :: tuning guide says 3/16th technora but doesnt say the :: :: cover size
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