John in Austin: On the 3/8 inch jib sheets.
I recommend that you go half inch or 5/8. This is not for the strength of the line but for the Comfort of the crew. The larger line is much easier on your hands. Yes I know it is more expensive but my old captain from the race boat always swore that "I spent extra $$$ on those %^$# sheets for YOUR comfort". I heard that often enough that I believe him and did the same when I bought my boat. Now if you fly a spinnaker that is another story. You need both high wind AND light wind Sheets if you race like we did. Stella Luna 77 C-27 #3330 Eagle Mountain Lake, Texas [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
