[C38] Replacing jib halyard -

[Max Soto]

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On May 20, 2012, at 13:04, David Epstein <davidepstein at earthlink.net> wrote:

> Hi Pierre,
> 
> My family just sold our Catalina 38 to a family only interested in day sailing and cruising, so I have a bunch of racing equipment left over to sell.   Included are a number of hi-tech halyards.   They are mostly Samson Warpspeed 3/8" (the best as far as I am concerned) and possibly some are Samson XLS Extra 3/8" (my second favorite).   
> 
> These are all over 110" as our halyard winches were on the deck.   Several were replaced due to chaffing from our original clutches, but this will have occurred far past the length you will need for mast mounted winches.   They were not on the boat more than a year or two, and are otherwise in excellent condition. 
> 
> I got great prices when I purchased the line, and paid over $250 each for the Warpspeed halyard (including eye-splices), but I am willing to sell them for $125 each (+shipping).   If you are interested in the XLS Extra versions, I will verify that I have some and let you know what the price would be.
> 
> Let me know if you are interested.
> 
> 
> Regards,
> 
> 
> David Epstein
> (Formally) SuperStar, #122, Marina del Rey
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> 
> 
> At 09:32 AM 5/20/2012, you wrote:
> 
>> Hello All again
>> 
>> Thanks for all the inputs. I'm confident I can pull it off now. I don't have the budget for the more expensive line but since I have a furling jib, once it's up, it's up and I'm willing to tweak once in a while.
>> 
>> Doing the math, the I and J dimensions yielded a 102' halyard length. I definitely won't pass the line to the cockpit since there are no blocks or cleats (or budget) for that. My next purchase pennies are targeted for a Wichard Gybe-easy boom brake... Oh yeah - the woodwork is another topic in itself..
>> 
>> Cheers
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>> On Sat, May 21, 2011 at 4:52 AM, RICHARD KILROY <dickkilroy at comcast.net > wrote:
>> 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.
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>> Newbie questions:
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>> 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?
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>> 
>> Thanks for the advice.
>> 
>> Cheers
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