[Alberg30] Re:Jib Halyard

[George Dinwiddie]

Bill,

Are you using wire/rope or all-rope halyards?  If you've gone to
all-rope, what size blocks are you using?  The size of the blocks
affects the proper diameter of the line.

I prefer 1/2 inch rope, or at least 7/16 inch, to make it easier
to hold.  Some people prefer 3/8 inch to reduce weight.

Looking at http://alberg30.org/boat/A30sailplan.jpg, the mast
is 36 feet and I'd guess about 10 feet to get back to the cockpit.
Since I'm paranoid about lines being slightly too short, I'd
probably go with 50 feet.  ("I don't understand it; I've cut this
line 3 times and it's STILL too short." ;-)

What block are you using at the base of the mast?

 - George

> Wilhelm Ydel said:
> 
> I am in the process of adding a block at the bottom of the mast to turn =
> the halyard to a winch on the cabin top. I therefore need to replace the =
> jib halyard. Could I get some advise from the group??
> 1. Sailnet has Yale ultra low stretch Rope on sale, is that appropriate?
> 2. If so, what size and how long should it be?
> SallyB #441 is 230 miles away so I am not able to  measure for myself.
> 
> Thanks for the input
> 
> Bill Ydel

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