This is exactly what I did as well. No problem at all.
Dave
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Date: Fri, 12 May 2017 20:12:03 -0400
Subject: Re: Stus-List Messenger line to wire halyard
I replaced the wire-rope halyards on both my 25 and my 38 with all
: Tom Lochhaas [mailto:toml...@gmail.com]
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Subject: Stus-List Messenger line to wire halyard
Hi, experts!
It's time to replace my main halyard on my LF38. The original is
wire-to-rope, and I plan to replace with the same (3/16 7X19 wire,
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Subject: Re: Stus-List Messenger line to wire halyard
I used electrical tape. I can't recall any drama from exchanging the halyards.
I changed from wire-rop
Normally, I use 3mm parachute cord for connecting new/old halyards, etc.
However, a connector that is often overlooked is dental floss. My rigger
buddy and I use it frequently for tight clearance sheaves. Makes a small
splice that will pass through narrow spaces. A caution, it will be
slippery o
Lf38
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Date: 5/12/17 12:30 (GMT-08:00) To:
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Messenger line to wire halyard
Hi, experts!It's time to replace my main halyard on my LF38. The original is
wire-to-rope
I used electrical tape. I can't recall any drama from exchanging the
halyards.
I changed from wire-rope to all rope. I recommend that you consider doing
the same. The wire can chew up the sheeve and everything inside the mast.
When it starts to fail you get fish hooks which are dangerous and ev
Hi, experts!
It's time to replace my main halyard on my LF38. The original is
wire-to-rope, and I plan to replace with the same (3/16 7X19 wire, 7/16
doublebraid). I have noted that the halyard sheave at the masthead is quite
small and narrow - for wire only - meaning the halyard could jam if the
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