Finally got Touché out today to try the new jibsheets. 8-15 variable on Pensacola Bay. Few small cells around to make things interesting.
The new sheets are 3/8 VPC with APSltd's version of Dyneema soft shackles. They are a definite improvement over the bowline knots in the old 7/16 StaSet. Sheets slid across the forward lower shrouds with very little hang up. The new VPC is slicker than the old StaSet. This helped them move across the shrouds but I felt I needed an extra wrap on the winches. I expect they will soften and fluff up with use. The "hand" of the VPC was nice. I wasn't using gloves and was still able to haul in easily. I expect if I was racing, I opt for gloves. The VPC eased very nicely on the winch. The StaSet jerked ever so slightly on easing. The VPC fed onto and climbed the skirt on the winch drum smoothly and without noise or jerking. Overall Admiral and I are pleased. Boat seemed happy, too. Dennis C. Touché 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
