[C38] Replacing jib halyard

[Max Soto]

Hi,

No big deal, I just taped both ends together and pulled them..
The original halyards are 100', so with 117'  you'll be able to send the halyard back to the cockpit if you want.  
Sta set X 7/16 will work perfectly on the original sheaves. 
Some have use 1/2", but I prefer the 7/16. 
Hope this helps. Max


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On May 19, 2012, at 19:53, Pierre Patino <pierre.patino at gmail.com> wrote:

> 
> 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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