David I'd consider Dyneema 75 with chafe covers at both ends. Very low stretch and weight. Cheaper than. warp speed ( no offense Edd).
On Saturday, September 27, 2014, David Knecht via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I need to replace the genoa halyard on my boat and am wondering about the > disadvantage of wire-rope over high tech line. The original spec line is > wire-rope. From what I have priced, wire-rope from APS is cheaper than a > dyneema type very low stretch line (Warp Speed/Endura) and about the same > as somewhat low stretch line (VPC). I see the advantages of wire-rope as > price and essentially no stretch. The only disadvantage I see is a bit > more weight aloft, but as a percentage of the total weight aloft it seems > insignificant. Am I missing something? Dave > > Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > New London, CT > > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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