Charlie, I just replaced most of my running rigging. For the halyards I used New England 1/2" VPC, plenty of strength, very low stretch, no creep. It has a blended Vectran core and a polyester cover. I wanted the 1/2" size to make it easier on the hands and workable with the existing clutches. With the jib being on a rollerfurler, I was concerned about creep for that halyard. Other than being harder to splice than polyester double braid, I have found no negatives to it. For the sheets I prefer Trophy Braid because I like the soft fuzzy cover and with Dacron sails I'm not worried about a minor bit of stretch. James Delaney C&C 38 MkII Oriental, NC
----- Original Message ----- From: cenel...@aol.com To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 5:36 PM Subject: Stus-List New sheets/halyards My crew has convinced me that I need to replace my regular sheets and halyards--some have been spliced/end for ended, etc. and its been probably 5+ years that they have been in use. For convenience, I like to use the same line and color for my jib and main halyards and the jib sheets. The main sheet is probably OK but I think it is just something like Sta-Set. I need something which will work on the Lewmar clutches on my C&C 36 XL/kcb Water Phantom so in spite of the increased strength of modern lines, I doubt I can go below 3/8" or 5/16" and still have the clutches usable. I thought I would ask the list for its opinion--I am thinking of something medium tech/price for club racing locally and of buying an entire spool of whatever I get if it saves me some money on $/foot. I have used the usual tricks to extend the life (end for ended, taken the covers off, used messenger lines to keep the exposed core hidden in the mast/boom, etc.) so what I am looking for is a good deal on some good, not professional, low stretch line. I now use (I am pretty sure) Endura Braid from NER and in spite of its 11,000 lbs breaking strength, I have had it break at least twice in use--probably because it had been worn at some points when it was in use. This line also 'hockles' easily and the cover is a little slippery. Of course it should have a reasonable 'hand' as well. Suggestions of line type and vendors are welcome. Thanks, Charlie Nelson Water Phantom C&C 36 XL/kcb cenel...@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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