[Public-List] Jib sheet replacements

[Jonathan Bresler]

"Currently using 76' of Yale ULS for the 165LP and 66' of the same for
the 150LP and 135LP on Constance."

Should have noted that this is the TOTAL LENGTH.  The sheet is connected
to the clew of the sail using a lark's head/cow hitch/luggage strap.

Diameter is 3/8" for both.

On Wed, Jul 24, 2019 at 2:08 PM Jonathan Bresler <262alberg30 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> The length of the jibsheets depends upon the size of the jib or genoa.
> Longer overlap genoas need longer sheets so that the lazy sheet can
> pass from the clew, which is farther after on a larger overlap genoa,
> outside the shrouds, forward of the mast, and back to the block on the
> windward size.  Unfortunately, the result is a lot more "spagetti" in the
> cockpit from the leeward genoa sheet once its sheeted home on a beat
> to windward.
>
> A working jib's lazy jibsheet can be far shorter.
>
> Currently using 76' of Yale ULS for the 165LP and 66' of the same for
> the 150LP and 135LP on Constance.
>
> Jonathan
>
> On Wed, Jul 24, 2019 at 2:02 PM Gordon Laco via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>
>> There’s plenty of strength in either diameter… but bear in mind that
>> thicker line is nicer in the hand when pulling hard.  3/8” is pretty thin
>> for sheets, although the lighter weight might be appreciated when sailing
>> in light air.
>>
>> I’d normally recommend that 1/2” is minimum
>>
>> Gordon Laco
>> #426 Surprise
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> > On Jul 24, 2019, at 1:59 PM, Christian Douglas via Public-List <
>> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>> >
>> > I need to replace the sheets as the covers are fraying. They’re 55’
>> long,
>> > which seems really long, and looks like 7/16. Can I go to 3/8” and
>> shorten
>> > them up some? Looking at New England Sta Set.
>> >
>> > Christian
>> > Kittiwake #76
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> Jonathan M Bresler
> S/V Constance Alberg 30 #262
> Annapolis/Eastport MD
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Jonathan M Bresler
S/V Constance Alberg 30 #262
Annapolis/Eastport MD