I just replaced my line with 3/8 polyester. Easier on the hands, plenty of room on the drum. As pointed out, strength is not an issue. Sometimes it's easier to use the winch to furl the sail, but it is never hard, so my guess is I've never had a line load of over 150 lbs. It's wear and tear on my hands I'm reducing. Also, make sure the line angle off the drum is perpendicular, or nearly so. Makes a big difference. Mine's lead through a fair lead attached to the aft stanchion on the pulpit. Easily adjusted. And cheap. Dan SheerPegathy - LF38Rock Creek off the Patapsco
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