Oh ok then it is probably be 5/16 size but I'll stop by the boat to double check the size and length before my purchase
Gary Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Tablet On May 29, 2017 12:34 PM, Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Marek, > > The tensile strength of 5/16” XLE polyester double braid is roughly 3600 lbs. > Even if one were to assume a 5:1 ratio to develop a “safe working Load” > you’d still be looking at 720lbs. I can’t imagine that there would be that > much pressure against the drum..you certainly wouldn’t be able to pull the > line if it were loaded that heavily. > > Chuck Gilchrest > > S/V Half Magic > > 1983 LF 35 > > Padanaram, MA > > > > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Marek > Dziedzic via CnC-List > Sent: Monday, May 29, 2017 12:22 PM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: Marek Dziedzic <dziedzi...@hotmail.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List furling line > > > > Anyone calculated what should be the working load strength for the furling > line? It does not count, if you don’t ever use it for reefing, but what if > you do? > > > > One could probably run some calculations (e.g. based on the working load on > the sheet and the ratio of the diameter of the furling drum and the sailed > furled on the extrusion), but if there is a ready-made solution, I would be > interested. > > > > thanks > > > > Marek > > 1994 C270, Legato > > Ottawa, ON > > > > > > From: Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List > > Sent: Monday, May 29, 2017 12:14 > > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > Cc: Chuck Gilchrest > > Subject: Re: Stus-List furling line > > > > +1 on Cajun Rope. Very reasonable pricing. Also check with R&W Rope in > Massachusetts www.rwrope.com and search under Novabraid XLE as that is the > same rope sold by Cajun (made by Novabraid from Nova Scotia). R&W does free > US shipping for orders over $30. Jamestown Distributors is also currently > having a sale on the same line > > https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=54238&familyName=Novabraid+XLE+Polyester+Double+Braid+per+Foot > > > > > > The line used on my boat with a Furlex furler is 5/16” (8mm). 3/8” would be > too large diameter and take up too much room on the drum and I only have a > 135% jib on my boat. > > Chuck Gilchrest > > S/V Half Magic > > 1983 35 Landfall > > Padanaram, MA > > > > > > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Frederick > G Street via CnC-List > Sent: Monday, May 29, 2017 11:54 AM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: Frederick G Street <f...@postaudio.net> > Subject: Re: Stus-List furling line > > > > http://www.cajunrope.com > > > > — Fred > > > Fred Street -- Minneapolis > S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- Bayfield, WI > > >> >> On May 29, 2017, at 10:49 AM, Neil Gallagher via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> Are you thinking of Cajun Rope? >> >> Neil Gallagher >> Weatherly 35-1 >> Glen Cove, NY >> >> On 5/29/2017 11:28 AM, ahycrace--- via CnC-List wrote: >>> >>> Looks line I have to replace the furling line on Liberty"s furling drum. >>> What was the name of that mail order company that sells >>> reasonable priced quality line I just cant remember it. ( Old timers >>> syndrome. ) >>> >>> >>> Gary >>> >>> "Liberty" >>> >>> 38' MK II > > _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
