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ngrinich
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Initially Posted - 04/17/2007 :  21:43:20  Show Profile
One of the last jobs I have on my "must-do" list before splashing the boat is replacement of the jib and main halyards. I already have the internal halyard set-up and was wondering if any of you old salts have a good method for running the new lines? Do you fasten the old to the new with duct tape and run it through the mast? I'am planning on completing this job with the boat on the trailer with the mast down. One of the great things about this forum is learning from you folks who have "been there, done that."
Nick
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esailor
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Response Posted - 04/17/2007 :  22:04:46  Show Profile
On the Escow I put in a few stiches of sail thread to secure them then a very thin wrap of cloth medical tape to keep it thin and prevent hangups. I have seen the straight tape method pull out and let go then the fun begins. Trying to fish the lost line. With my sew method I have done it with the mast up and it only takes me about 10 minutes.
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 04/17/2007 :  22:06:42  Show Profile
I've used the tape method on my external halyards and it works, but I had a bit of trouble with the it making the turns up top and getting through the masthead. If I do it again, I might just butt them together and then sew them.
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 04/18/2007 :  08:43:11  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
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jerlim
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Response Posted - 04/18/2007 :  13:18:09  Show Profile
It never fails, this forum is so topical for my projects! My last task before launching is halyard replacement. I took advantage of the WM sale and will be replacing both lines. As the mast is up, the sewing method for the butt connection is pefect - MANY THANKS!!

I plan to go w/ the Samson XLS Extra, 3/8" for the main halyard - any thoughts?
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Leon Sisson
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Response Posted - 04/18/2007 :  13:33:39  Show Profile  Visit Leon Sisson's Homepage
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by jerlim</i>
<br />...I plan to go w/ the Samson XLS Extra, 3/8" for the main halyard - any thoughts?<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></font id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Right now, all three of my halyards are 3/8" Samson XLS or something very similar, maybe from New England Ropes. I like the balance of strength, stretch, durability, splicing, feel, and price. In retrospect, 3/8" is overkill. Next time I'll probably install 5/16" halyards, and reevaluate what type of core to order (low stretch vs. splicing & price).

-- Leon S.
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 04/18/2007 :  13:40:52  Show Profile
I just picked up 3/8" Samson XLS Extra T for my new genoa sheets. Nice stuff.
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Chris Z
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Response Posted - 04/18/2007 :  15:22:11  Show Profile  Visit Chris Z's Homepage
The blocks on the masthead will work better with 5/16. Send my friend John at Great Lakes Rigging and email and ask him for a quote. He will provide with a quality eye splice, and correct hardware. greatlakesrigging@yahoo.com or cell 440-346-2651.
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