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Jib Sheet Length

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Voyager	Posted - 05/05/2019 : 10:29:42 I found that my 135 Genoa sheets need replacement and currently I am using 7/16" New England Ropes' Sta-Set line. The sheet is about 60 feet long and so it's pretty skimpy down at the ends when the jib is furled. CD offers 75 feet of 3/8" line for the Genoa sheet at approximately $110. NE Ropes cost under 95c per foot, depending on vendor. They also talk about a "fuzzy" Dacron polyester, while Sta-Set is "made from a blend of spun and filament polyester." Does anybody know for sure what the correct length should be? Is there a different mfr for "fuzzier" or more comfortable line?
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Peregrine	Posted - 05/24/2019 : 20:55:36 I have always used 70 feet total. I don't leave the sheets on the roller furling jib at the end of the day and secure the jib with a line. Even at 5'-8" not a problem with my 150% so I don't worry about wraps with the jib sheet and I can put the sheets below away from sunlight.
Voyager	Posted - 05/24/2019 : 16:41:28 I finally found a deal on the sheet line. I decided on 70 feet of 3/8" New England Ropes' Regatta braid. The line feels very comfortable and it's not too thin. Fits very well with enough extra at the ends to take a wrap or two on the winches. To secure it to the jib I tied a full clove hitch through the eyelet to keep the mass down at the attachment point. In years past I've used a shackle and promptly got whacked in the head as the wind whipped it around. It ought to work out fine. Could not beat the price either... Defender had a 22� off sale, which more than covered the shipping charge.
Stinkpotter	Posted - 05/08/2019 : 06:29:18 quote: Originally posted by Voyager It�s possible that I�ll have to order the materials online and pay for shipping. If you let the WM store order it and have it shipped there, you won't pay for shipping. If you order and ship it from Defender, it's $.20/foot less (plus the shipping).
Voyager	Posted - 05/07/2019 : 20:13:00 Actually when I got Passage, it had 1/2� line. Pretty heavy but easy line to grab. I replaced that with 7/16� Sta-Set line (1/16� less), and it felt ok in my hands. Unfortunately I estimated that line just long enough to reach the winches, but only just. I�d like to replace it with the softer feel and more than enough slack. I also have some 3/8� line but I get a cramp pulling on that after awhile.
islander	Posted - 05/07/2019 : 03:36:11 Curious as to why you want such a large line. I find the 3/8 to be very comfortable and is what Catalina recommend for the 25.
Voyager	Posted - 05/06/2019 : 19:23:42 I checked out exactly that line today at my local chandlery and compared to Sta-Set and Sta-Set X, the Regatta line is extremely comfortable. I asked for 75 ft on 7/16th line and unfortunately, they don�t carry that size. I later stopped at my local West Marine store, however, they didn�t have the line in stock either. It�s possible that I�ll have to order the materials online and pay for shipping.
Stinkpotter	Posted - 05/06/2019 : 07:05:45 For sheets, I always recommend New England Ropes Regatta polyester single-braid. Good grip, nice on the hands, easy to coil, and lies nicely in the cockpit. The length depends on the sail, such that the lazy sheet reaches around the mast and back to cockpit... A 155 needs longer sheets than a 135. (Yours is a 130, unless you replaced it--same as a 135 but with a higher clew.)
Voyager	Posted - 05/05/2019 : 19:31:51 Checking around, West Marine comes in at the best price! Will wonders never cease!!
Davy J	Posted - 05/05/2019 : 13:13:13 The parts manual, in the manual and brochures section, to the left <---- claims 75' for "genoa", 65' for "jib". On my C25 I used Sta-set for the sheets. On my current boat, I used Regatta Braid. It is much more soft, fuzzy and "hand" friendly, however, in the long run, it is not holding up as well as the Sta-set. I had my C25 for ten years, when I sold the boat the sheets looked almost new. I replaced the sheets on my Gemini the first year I owned her, five years on, the Regatta Braid looks pretty worn in a few spots. Still working fine, just looks rougher. As far as price, WM usually has a 50% off sale on rope a few times a year, if you can wait 'till then you could save quite a bit.
islander	Posted - 05/05/2019 : 13:07:35 Bruce, I have 35ft on each side so 70ft total and is plenty for my 135 headsail to furl with 3-4 wraps. 75 ft would be enough allowing for having to cut some off in the future if need be. quote: They also talk about a "fuzzy" Dacron polyester, That would be New England Regatta single braid and highly recommend. Soft and supple on the hands with a fuzzy covering. It doesn't get tangled or kinks in it because its a single braid so you can dump it on the floor and it will run free when you tack and need to let it out. I believe my line is 3/8' and fits my self tailers. If you don't have ST winches then maybe you can save some $$ and a little weight with 5/16. I like the fuzzy single braid so much that if I bought a new boat that didn't have it it would be the first thing I would replace.

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