[C38] Replacing jib halyard

Wed May 23 11:19:45 EDT 2012

Ugly jib sheets?  Pierre, you can always take the sheets off and soak them
in water with a bit of fabric softener, hose them out real good and put them
back on which should improve the appearance of them.  We do this
periodically with our spinnaker sheets and guys, keeps them nice.

Best regards,

Larry Malmberg

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From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org
[mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of Pierre Patino
Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 8:15 AM
To: Catalina 38 Listserve
Subject: Re: [C38] Replacing jib halyard

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
<tel:%28913-579-5039> ) 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

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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 <mailto:pierre.patino at gmail.com>  
To: Catalina  <mailto:listserve at catalina38.org> 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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