Once you figure out the problem, add a cover to the last couple feet of halyard.
http://www.apsltd.com/line/sailboat-line-rope-cover-only.html Joel On Mon, Nov 5, 2018 at 3:33 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List < [email protected]> wrote: > Dennis, > > I do have a halyard restrainer. And I don’t (I think I don’t) have a > problem with halyards wearing out on that edge. But I don’t like the look > of that end of the extrusion that looks like a thumb that you wrapped in > bandages after a bad cut. The good thing is that I see it only twice a year > (when the mast goes down and when it goes up) (;-). > > thanks > > Marek > 1994 C270 Legato > Ottawa, ON > > *From:* Dennis C. via CnC-List > *Sent:* Monday, November 5, 2018 13:03 > *To:* CnClist > *Cc:* Dennis C. > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List abrasion on halyard > > Marek, > > The split cap fits a different profile of extrusion. > > There aren't many good options here. I replace the vinyl trim cap every > 2-3 years and tape it heavily. It always disappears. > > I've considered a regular old PVC plumbing cap with a short piece of PVC > pipe. They would have to be split to slide them over the fore stay. It > would rattle around up there but might stay on for years. You could put > the pipe piece and cap on separately then glue them together so the cut > slot doesn't line up. > > The best option is to install halyard restrainers to keep the halyards > away from the extrusion. > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > >> >> > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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