[C38] Replacing jib halyard

[RICHARD KILROY]

Pierre: I agree with other comments on length and Steve on the electrical tape for feeding through. I would not use Sta set X but rather a spectra or T 900 type line. Much less stretch. If using one of these you will have to have the splice professionally done

Dick
  From: Pierre Patino 
  To: Catalina 38 Listserve 
  Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2012 9:53 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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