[Public-List] Going to all rope halyard

[Glennb]

i just switched to amsteel line for my lifelines.  its a test.  only negative comment I heard was that the fibers degrade in  sunlight faster than traditional wire.   Guy in the store said the line was much stronger, and many people are  switching over for halyards and in some cases all rigging to save weight aloft, but maybe I would have to replace them in three years or so because of sun degradation.  also, if you don't like the small size, use bigger diameter line.    if a short life span, then definitely more costly than wire.  Just a thought.

Glenn
dolce318

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On Jun 4, 2012, at 7:09 PM, Don Lang <potatosailor at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I use 1/4 inch Amsteel-Blue (not the same as Amsteel) for my main halyard, fits nicely thru existing sheave, low stretch, very strong. Took a little getting used to the smaller diameter line in hand, a couple extra turns on the winch was required to prevent line-slipping while handling. I didn't need a cover.
> Here's what they say about it:
> 
> A high-performance 12-strand single braid of 100% Dyneema SK-75 fiber, 
> AmSteel-Blue yields the maximum in strength-to-weight ratio, very low 
> stretch, and is stronger than the same sized wire rope constructions — 
> yet it floats. It’s the highest strength single braid Samson makes. 
> Samthane coating enhances an already high abrasion and cut resistance. 
> Adding a cover is recommended for areas handled by winch or rope 
> clutches.
> • A line made for the high-performance sailor
> • Stronger than Amsteel; stronger than steel
> • Very low stretch; torque-free
> • Low creep
> • Good for high static jobs like halyards, wire replacement, and light weight spinnaker sheets
> • Splicing technique: modified full-bury 12-strand splice
> • Available in blue, green and orange; red by special order
> • Sold by the foot
> 
> 
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> Good Morning,
> 
> I'm looking at replacing my wire/rope halyard and would like to know what
> line folks have found to work. I'm looking at V-100 8mm but am open to
> suggestions. Are there any good choices that don't require replacing the
> sheave?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Greg
> #43 Ayla
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