Hi David,
As another data point / alternative:
All my halyards have been replaced with New England Ropes Sta-Set at some
point. I just replaced a couple spin halyards and used Sta-Set again as
per my riggers' recommendation. According to my rigger the sheaves on our
boats are 'Hybrid sheaves" meaning their design will accommodate either
without any issues.
When it's really blowing, you have to re-tighten the main halyard on
occasion, the rest are pretty much "set and forget".
This spring, I also replaced the main sheet, boom vang control, and
cunningham, all with Sta-Set. It's reasonably priced and works well.
-Francois
1990 34+ "Take Five"
Lake Lanier, Ga
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_______________________________________________
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