[Public-List] Rope main halyard?

[Bill Wallace]

I use 3/8" dacron (polyester).  I wouldn't go with anything bigger without checking it will actually fit.  I bought 2* the length to deck (36'x2=72') so that I have a few feet to cut off to change the location of the knot and the location of the rope on the block.  (I tie the sail halyard and the knot definitely wears a little every season - I allow 2 seasons between reties).

Bill



On Monday, October 28, 2013 1:59:44 PM, Glenn <brooks.glenn at comcast.net> wrote:
 
Randy,

Port Townsend Rigging built me a new
 masthead last spring.  I replaced wire rope halyards with 3/8" non stretch double braided rope. I think it was New England Rope Sta Set X.  There are some more racy rope styles available including spectra/dymeema etc hi tech stuff, but the cost differential didnt make sense to me for my intended use on a cruising boat.  You could call them and ask what they recommend.  Probably they would tell you a lot over the phone.  Also, They put in new 4" diameter delron ?? Masthead sheeves, and I have had absolutely no trouble with the set up since.  

Cheers
Glenn
dolce. 318


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On Oct 28, 2013, at 9:05 PM, Randy Katz <randy.katz50 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Greetings,
> 
> Given the recent conversations about the potential main halyard (wire)
> slipping between the sheave and the mast, I was curious as to what
> recommendations might be for replacing the wire with rope/line.
> 
> Is there a preferred line diameter?  Brand/type? Any type to be sure to
> avoid?
> 
> Many thanks,
> 
> Randy Katz
> #249
> Bellingham/Seattle
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