Yeah Jim that was one of the factors I was considering in my future-proof approach. I thought it would be a stretch to think that I would go up to 5/8ths or really even 1/2 but the core to core eye splice was definitely in the consideration. Like you, I have elected to use a knot. I prefer the double over hand or barrel knot since the tail lays in line with the working end. I found some research that stated that the knot would retain %80 of the ropes original strength. The biggest downside is that it is a constricting knot and once loaded it is impossible to untie. I'm not concerned since if I ever have to untie it then I will be replacing the halyard or freshening up the end. In freshening the end I'd be loosing about 6" cutting out the knot but saving at least 3 feet compared to replacing an eye splice. Re-splicing old line can be troublesome too
http://caves.org/section/vertical/nh/46/doitie.html Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Feb 1, 2018 3:30 PM, "Jim Giffing via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: One thing to consider about sheave sizes which I did not think about when I replaced my halyards... don't forget to allow for the eidth of your line due to your eye splice for your halyard shackle. It obviously makes the line much thicker and makes it harder to hoist the last 8"-12" or so of the halyard without creating abrasion on the halyard. It was suggested to me to instead use something called the Jeanneau Halyard Knot... something I never heard of in all my years of sailing but it solved the problem for me and now I can raise the the halyard 100% without concern for halyard wearing out faster at the top... here is a link on how to tie the knot for those interested and never heard of it like me... I am probably one of the last people to hear about it... never too late to learn. -- http://jeanneau.tripod.com/hintsandtips/id137.htm Regards Jim S/V Strong Tower 1977 C&C 29 MK 1 North East, Maryland _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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