I actually prefer the knot over the splice because it prevents the halyard from
getting stuck up in the sheave opening...I had that happen some time ago, and
it's a royal pain...!I don't think the loss in line strength is enough to cause
issues.. the cover will wear out before the line breaks...;
Richard
1985 C&C 37 CB: Ohio River, Mile 596;
Richard N. Bush Law Offices2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite NineLouisville,
Kentucky 40220(502) 584-7255
On Monday, August 4, 2025 at 11:40:29 AM EDT, Sailmail via CnC-List
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
"I am thinking of just using the knot when I replace the halyard instead of
the splice"
The Halyard Hitch has worked well for eons. Less hassle.
Some conventional knots don't work well with high modulus rope though. it would
depend on the sheathing. Easy enough to test.
Roy
1978 30 mk1
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