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cmckitrick
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Initially Posted - 06/07/2004 : 09:39:29

I noticed the main halyard, at least I think it's the main, on my C 25 is a little frayed. Is replacing this a big deal? I'm still out of the water with the mast down although it is hard to reach the ends of the mast the way it is perched on the boat. Thanks.

Charlie McKitrick
Norwell, MA
Valiant Lady... for now
'81 C 25 SR/FK

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 06/07/2004 : 09:54:22

Now is the best time to replace them...

Is the halyard all line... or line spliced onto a thin steel cable?
If it's the 'hybrid' wire-line variety, many of us have replaced them with the all-line halyards.

Why replace?
No more 'meathooks' (loose strands of stainless cable), also the halyard will be balanced (same weight on both sides) and not have a tendency to run up the mast if you let go of the end. Line halyards make less noise than wire when they slap the mast, line is a bit lighter... etc.

If you do the replacement, you'll need (4) sheaves (pulleys) from Bellpat marine. (address available in some other threads). The original pulleys up in the masthead are too narrow for line halyards unless you buy some skinny high-tech line.

For replacement halyards, I used (1) 5/16" X 65' pre-spliced mainsail halyard w/shackle (available from sailnet.com) and (1) 5/16" X 65' pre-spliced headsail halyard,w/snapshackle (also available from sailnet).

If you don't have access to a tall stepladder, just lift the mast out of the crutch and gently set it down on the transom. Entire project shouldn't take more than an hour or so. While you're doing this, inspect the masthead fitting for cracks, corrosion etc.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 06/07/2004 : 17:35:45

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Steve Shetter
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Response Posted - 06/10/2004 : 11:19:33

While the mast is down, I recommend that you replace anything and everything that looks suspicious... BOTH halyards, the radio antenna, the bulbs in the lights (anchor, masthead and deck), the light wiring (now is a good time to replace it),double check the spreaders and their brackets, the backstay, forestay, the topping lift and the shroud tangs. Basically, I think I just said, either replace or check everything that you can't reach from the deck, once the mast is stepped. I didn't.

This is the voice of experience.

It may be difficult to reach the mast now, but a lot easier than after it is stepped.

Good luck,

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