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djbano
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Initially Posted - 04/30/2011 :  19:23:23  Show Profile  Visit djbano's Homepage
I am considering installing a jib halyard on my tall rig. the manual says 75 ft. I would like to attach it to the bow pulpit and run it back to the cockpit. Is 75 ft up to the task?
CYANA
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djbano
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Response Posted - 04/30/2011 :  19:25:18  Show Profile  Visit djbano's Homepage
Forgot to ad - what do you folks recommend for cordage? Who has the good deals? Since the halyard will be only as a backup to the headstay and for contingencies - I'd like decent line but stretch will probably not be a factor.
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delliottg
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Response Posted - 04/30/2011 :  20:07:44  Show Profile  Visit delliottg's Homepage
DJ,
That length sounds about right, but I'd measure it to make sure. Twice the length of the mast plus the distance to the winches, plus about five feet or so for a tail. I think our mast is 33' if I remember correctly. I can measure mine for you tomorrow, but I recommend you measure your own to be certain. If your mast is up, you can use a 100' fiberglass tape and your main halyard to do the measurement. The tape is handy for tuning your rig so it's not a bad idea to have one anyway.
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 05/18/2011 :  12:42:31  Show Profile
Tall rig C-25 forestay - approx. 32' The "I" for a C250 is 29'.
Tall rig C-25 mast - 30'.
Base of mast to turning block to cockpit - allow 10'
Total - 72', go with 75' to allow some extra tail in the line.
5/16" XLE line:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NovaTech-XLE-Sail-line-5-16-x-100-BLUE-Free-Ship-/190506669825

The mast 33' measurement for a C250 is from the W/L to the masthead. Th mast itself will be several feet shorter.
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