[C38] Replacing jib halyard

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Show my lack of "seamanship" but I replaced self-furling jib.  Does that include the jib halyard? 

Patrick 



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From: "Pierre Patino" <pierre.patino at gmail.com> 
To: "Catalina 38 Listserve" <listserve at catalina38.org> 
Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2012 6:53:16 PM 
Subject: [C38] Replacing jib halyard 


Hello All 

As a test of my "seamanship" I've decided to replace my jib halyard. I've never done it before and I spent some time reading all of what was posted regarding halyards on this list since 2005. According to another web site, the recommended length is 117'.  I want to go with no-wire Sta-Set X 7/16" which at about $120 appears to be "cheap" enough. A YouTube I saw showed it's all a matter of butt-splicing the ends (old to new) together with waxed thread and pulling through. 

Newbie questions: 


1) Is 117' the correct/best length? (jib is mast-cleated) 
2) 7/16" diameter OK? 
3) Sheaves/pulleys OK with all-nylon rope? 
4) YouTube video too optimistic? 
5) Am I going to regret this? 


Thanks for the advice. 

Cheers 



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