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BLEE
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Initially Posted - 05/15/2007 :  22:40:25  Show Profile
I would like to know what size line everyone recommends when replacing Jib Sheets. I am thinking 1/2" to make it easy to handle??
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Champipple
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Response Posted - 05/16/2007 :  05:34:44  Show Profile  Visit Champipple's Homepage
1/2 is pretty darn large and will have an impact on your light air performance. I'd look at 3/8ths.
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 05/16/2007 :  06:37:33  Show Profile
Yeah, I'd go no larger than 3/8" myself. 1/2" sheets might require changing the track cars to a larger size.
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dblitz
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Response Posted - 05/16/2007 :  16:56:29  Show Profile
I have 1/2" and, while it does make it easier on the hands, the weight of the sheets is a factor in light winds. I'm thinking about changing to a thinner line.
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Kip C
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Response Posted - 05/16/2007 :  20:14:16  Show Profile
Does anyone have 5/16's? Besides wearing gloves most of the time, how have they worked out? I'm guessing 5/16 would not work well with self tailers.
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Brooke Willson
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Response Posted - 05/17/2007 :  07:07:26  Show Profile
I use 7/16 because it works better in my Lewmar 16ST's. 3/8 kept coming out of the grip at the top. I also use single braid -- the soft stuff without a core -- because it's so nice in the hands.

Brooke
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 05/17/2007 :  08:51:18  Show Profile
Oversized lines are a problem for the reasons others have said. If you want to reduce the effects on the hands, there are lots of balternatives that are better than using oversized lines. You can put an extra wrap or two on the winch in stronger winds, you can wear gloves, you can use the winch handle in stronger winds. Don't try to do it all with your bare hands. Use the mechanical advantage that the winches offer.
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ct95949
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Response Posted - 05/17/2007 :  11:13:03  Show Profile
I use 3/8" on my 110 jib and 1/4" with my 150 genoa. When the wind gets light I switch from 3/8" to 1/4" on the mainsheet also. Halyards are 1/4". I've found the problem with bigger lines is the drag through the blocks especially with every thing led aft to the cockpit. I'm switching to 3/16" on all my lighter load lines like reefing, main downhaul, lazy jack, etc. I do wear gloves and use all four winches.
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Brooke Willson
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Response Posted - 05/18/2007 :  06:54:11  Show Profile
I use two or more wraps on the winch, and winch handles. I don't have light air problems -- I fire up the outboard (I do not race). There's plenty of room left in my genoa blocks.

Brooke
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