[C38] Replacing jib halyard

Wed May 23 11:15:23 EDT 2012

Hello All

I want to thank everyone again for the help and suggestions regarding this
task. I was dreading the worst-case scenarios regarding the process. It
turned out to be very simple. I had to get it done this last weekend since
I had enough crew to help me remove and fold the genoa and I didn't want to
hurt myself (again) on the barbed wire of the old halyard. It's also
blowing 25-30+ already so I needed the smaller jib.

I opted to follow this method:    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4BYQY_2jbU

A bit verbose...

I opted for the Sta-set X from West Marine which happens (coincidentally)
to be between my house and the marina. I was somewhat impulsive and in
retrospect I should have used the resources on this list much much sooner.
Lesson learned.

I sailed again yesterday and was contemplating the brand new halyard
dangling at the mast. I started to wonder if I should replace the sheets
because they don't look as pretty anymore... sigh. Perhaps I'll put an
"uglyfying" bag over the shiny new halyard. I've got other budgeting issues
to resolve first.

Cheers

On Sun, May 20, 2012 at 7:30 AM, Bruce S. Liese <bruce at kansascitysailing.com
> wrote:

> C38 List,
>
> I've owned C38s for almost 15 years.  I love C38s and this listserve and
> have been on it for most of those 15 years.  Our boat, Crusader (#53) is in
> San Diego and we live in the Kansas City area.
>
> I've sailed for more than 40 years and have a 100-ton USCG license so I've
> experienced many different boats in all sorts of sailing conditions.  I
> currently use New England Ropes Sta-Set for almost every application on my
> boats.  I've experimented over the years and I find Sta-Set to have the
> greatest durability, moderate stretch (since I now limit my own sailing
> activities to cruising, club racing, and an occasional Newport to Ensenada
> race).  I find that I just don't need the higher tech ropes for the kinds
> of recreational sailing I do.
>
> I also own a Catalina dealership and full service sailboat shop
> (specializing in standing and running rigging, deck hardware, sailmaking,
> etc.).  I'm always reluctant to mention my commercial affiliation on this
> listserve because I don't want to be perceived as taking advantage of this
> great resource (by self-promoting).  I'm writing today because the question
> posed by Pierre is about Sta-Set and I'm such a big Sta-Set fan.  I'm also
> writing to remind list members that I'll always extend the best possible
> service and discounts to fellow C38 sailors.  Our shop actually ships
> merchandise all over the country and we've have had an e-bay sailing store
> for many years.  You can find our shop at www.KansasCitySailing.com and
> or check us out on e-bay.
>
> I welcome calls from C38 owners on my cell phone (913-579-5039) or
> contact me by e-mail.  I promise that our shop will provide very personal
> service, ship most items to C38 owners for free, and (probably) beat any
> advertised Internet price on rigging and other sailing gear (deck hardware,
> furlers, etc.).  Several sailors on this list are already our customers and
> regularly use our shop as a resource.
>
> Again, please feel free to contact me any time.  I hope this offer is
> perceived as an expression of my appreciation for all of you because it is!
>
> Very warm regards,
>
> Bruce
>
> Bruce S. Liese
> Kansas City Sailing
> shop: 785-841-SAIL (7245)
> cell: 913-579-5039
> fax: 913-831-2699
> bruce at KansasCitySailing.com
> www.KansasCitySailing.com
>   ------------------------------
> *From:* RICHARD KILROY <dickkilroy at comcast.net>
>
> *To:* Catalina 38 Listserve <listserve at catalina38.org>
> *Sent:* Saturday, May 21, 2011 6:52 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [C38] Replacing jib halyard
>
>  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 <pierre.patino at gmail.com>
> *To:* Catalina 38 Listserve <listserve at catalina38.org>
> *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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