Feeding halyards through the clutches is easier since I downsized the lines. When I installed the clutches, I was using 7/16 halyards. Now I use 3/8 VPC which is smaller and slicker. I have Lewmar D2 clutches. They fit up to 9/16 " line. I use a loop of parachute cord or leech line as a messenger to pull the halyard through.
I forgot to add to my previous post that once line has been loaded, it is very difficult to add an eye splice. If you don't add the eye splice at purchase, you need to be conscious of not loading the free end if you plan to add an eye. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Mon, Nov 5, 2018 at 4:56 PM Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List < [email protected]> wrote: > Hi Dennis, > > I have noticed this comment of yours before, and have a question. If your > halyards have an eye on each end, how do you get them through the > clutches? > > Just curious, > > Bruce Whitmore > C&C 37/40+ "Astralis" > (847) 404-5092 (mobile) > [email protected] > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Dennis C. via CnC-List <[email protected]> > *To:* CnClist <[email protected]> > *Cc:* Dennis C. <[email protected]> > *Sent:* Monday, November 5, 2018 5:44 PM > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List abrasion on halyard > > Also, while we're on the subject of halyard damage, this is EXACTLY why I > buy extra length on my halyards (and sheets). Damage to running rigging is > more than likely going to happen near an end. If you bought extra line, > all you need do is to cut off the damaged part and end for end the line. > > I even buy my halyards and sheets with an eye on EACH end. For Touche's > sheets, it's no big deal because I use soft shackles and the ends are then > interchangeable. > > For halyards, it's a bit more complicated. The first version gets a "D" > bail snap shackle. If I need to end for end it, the second version must > use a screw pin snap shackle. > > In the long run, I think it saves money and effort. > > I have a buddy who NEVER does this. Always buys halyards to exact length > needed. He's had to buy an entire halyard more than once over the years. > > Dennis C. > _______________________________________________ > > 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 > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 > >
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