I've had very good luck with Rigging Only and would suggest a call. I don't see much value for a line higher tech than sta-set for your application but will let the experts speak. I would worry more about why the line is wearing after just a few years of use.
John Sent from my iPad On Aug 19, 2013, at 5:36 PM, cenel...@aol.com wrote: > My crew has convinced me that I need to replace my regular sheets and > halyards--some have been spliced/end for ended, etc. and its been probably 5+ > years that they have been in use. For convenience, I like to use the same > line and color for my jib and main halyards and the jib sheets. The main > sheet is probably OK but I think it is just something like Sta-Set. > > I need something which will work on the Lewmar clutches on my C&C 36 XL/kcb > Water Phantom so in spite of the increased strength of modern lines, I doubt > I can go below 3/8" or 5/16" and still have the clutches usable. > > I thought I would ask the list for its opinion--I am thinking of something > medium tech/price for club racing locally and of buying an entire spool of > whatever I get if it saves me some money on $/foot. > > I have used the usual tricks to extend the life (end for ended, taken the > covers off, used messenger lines to keep the exposed core hidden in the > mast/boom, etc.) so what I am looking for is a good deal on some good, not > professional, low stretch line. I now use (I am pretty sure) Endura Braid > from NER and in spite of its 11,000 lbs breaking strength, I have had it > break at least twice in use--probably because it had been worn at some points > when it was in use. This line also 'hockles' easily and the cover is a little > slippery. > > Of course it should have a reasonable 'hand' as well. > > Suggestions of line type and vendors are welcome. > > Thanks, > > Charlie Nelson > Water Phantom > C&C 36 XL/kcb > > > > cenel...@aol.com > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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