[Public-List] Rope main halyard?

[Glenn]

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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