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djn
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Initially Posted - 06/29/2006 : 18:56:10

Hi All, one thing I've realized after sailing my boat once is that the jib sheet is most likely way to big. I measures 3/4 inch and even though it is pretty and blue and supple, it hangs up in the blocks on the Genoa track. I will replace all the lines next year, but for now, this one has got to go. Cheers.

Dennis
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 06/29/2006 : 19:42:34

1/2" is max in my book, somewhere between your halyards and 1/2". Go around and feel lots of line, fuzzy feels nice but runs in blocks as if it were a size larger. You might look at a new smaller, lighter mainsheet and use the old mainsheet for jib sheet if it is long enough. I went with a smaller lighter mainsheet and in light air the weight of the mainsheet does not pull the boom in on a run like before. Read the layline.com pages and digest what you can. It is your needs that you must meet. This is an explanation of the lines they recommend for boats up to J-24s, (we are in there).
General Discussion Of Composite Based Braided Lines Back in 1986 when I started Layline zero of the lines on this page existed. Along came Marstron, THE mainsheet for my Laser and then Rooster Rope with it’s non-hockling story... still not sure if I buy the spin, but many of my customer’s swear by it.
The braided construction shared by these lines makes them very flexible and easy running. They turn over blocks without adding hardly any friction. They are twisted and woven so they are great mainsheets on smaller boats with as little stretch as possible.
Average Tensile Strengths In Pounds (All Data From Vendor)
http://www.layline.com/llf/cats/cord_05/Braided_sheets_gray.htm

Here are more traditional sheets, trophy is the most common fuzzy headsail sheet, I use the MarlowBraid for my mainsheet.
http://www.layline.com/llf/cats/cord_05/Double_braids_gray.htm

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 06/29/2006 : 19:50:48

Take a look at EBay - Samson Rope's Trophy braid is the best for cruising as far as comfort goes, its soft and fuzzy and lasts pretty long. I'd go with 5/16 or 3/8ths. 1/2 inch on our boats, especially on the great lakes is way more than needed. My opinion of course.

incidently, I have Samson XLS extra for my main and jib sheets, trophy braid for my spin sheets, and Marlow for my spin halyard...all the rest is grab bag special - all low low stretch

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Gloss
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Response Posted - 06/29/2006 : 20:40:37

I use 7/16" fuzzy trophy braid for my jibsheets. It works quite well in the Lewmar 16 self tailers. That way I keep one hand on the babe

I bought some supposed Samson trophy braid from one of the E-bay sellers. The color changed from blue to purple quickly in the sun. The trophy braid bought from CD never changed color. I wonder if there is some kind of "generic" Samson trophy braid out there being passed off for the real thing. I use this generic on my 12 to one backstay adjuster system. Hasn't broke yet though.

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djn
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Response Posted - 06/29/2006 : 22:16:42

Thanks Guys, I just place an order for the 3/8 Trophy. I though I had a 150 Genoa, but it comes back to a point between the 110 and 150 so I assume it is the 135. Cheers.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 06/29/2006 : 22:35:20

I think you will be very happy. Who did you buy from?

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djn
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Response Posted - 06/30/2006 : 07:10:39

Hi Frank, Layline.com throiugh our link. Cheers.

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 06/30/2006 : 08:07:08

No dollars from layline via the link, but they did send us some $$ for the regatta.

Thanks

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djn
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Response Posted - 06/30/2006 : 08:10:47

That's good enough for my support Duane. Cheers.

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