Thanks got most of what I needed. What size are people running on their furling drums? The rope on mine right now is way to short to stay back when the sail is all the way out. Looks to be either 1/4 or 3/16. Probably 1/4.
--- In [email protected], "Phil Agur" <pja...@...> wrote: > > Todd, > > > > The specs in the manual can be found at > http://www.catalina27.org/images/c27_Rig1.jpg > > > > Phil Agur > <http://www.catalina27.org/public_pages/profile270.htm> s/v Wing Tip > C270 LE #184 MMSI 366901790 > > > > > > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Todd > Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 10:42 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [IC27A] Halyard Length and size > > > > > > I am wanting to replace the 2 halyards on my 1978 C27 standard rig. Can > someone tell me what is the proper length and diameter of rope. I also plan > to run the main into the cockpit so if anyone else has done that how much > length did you add? > > Also I am replacing all the running rigging and am wondering what size rope > people are running for the following: > > Main sheet > Traveler lines > Backstay > Outhaul > Reefing lines > toping lift > Fulring drum inhaul. > > I am hoping to be able to cover all of it with a spool of 1/4" will that > work on everything but the main sheet and halards? Or would 3/16 do the job > for the light stuff? Thinking 3/8 for the halyards and 7/16 for the main > sheet. > > Thanks, > Todd Birch > Jacksonville, FL > 1978 C27 #3591 "Sundown" >
