[C38] Halyard question

Mon Jun 3 01:43:36 EDT 2013

I just went back and checked on what I did this winter, I used WarpSpeed 3/8 for the halyards it has a rated strength of 9800 lbs and is half the weight I replaced the spin, jib and main halyards and took a total of 36 pounds out of the rig in the process.  That doesn’t sound like much but if you imagine a 36 pound weight at the top of the mast when your heeled over and the effect that has on your performance it’s  big.  Its not cheap though! Also checked and I bought lengths of 130 for the spin and jib halyards.  

Steve

#312 Peregrine

Seattle

From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of Phil
Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2013 3:14 PM
To: Bruce S. Liese; Catalina 38 Listserve
Subject: Re: [C38] Halyard question

I've used 7/16" staset X for halyards for 12 years.  I am thinking about going lighter stronger.  Any suggestions.?

Phil Gay C38 049 Que Linda Everett WA

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On Jun 2, 2013, at 2:57 PM, "Bruce S. Liese" <bruce at kansascitysailing.com> wrote:

	Steve, that's the way I think about measuring halyards.  I'll also mention that I prefer New England Ropes 7/16" Sta-Set halyards.

	To Brett and the rest of the group, I've owned, sailed, and raced two different Catalina 38s over the past 15 years (Freudian Sloop and Crusader) out of San Diego.   And I've been a member of this listserve for almost the same amount of time.  I rarely contribute but I read almost every post with great interest and gratitude.

	You asked for a good place to purchase halyards/sailing supplies.  I own a Catalina dealership, sail loft, and rigging shop in Lawrence, Kansas (of all places!).  I've always offered members of the Catalina 38 fleet deep discounts on parts, foul weather gear, rigging, deck hardware, safety equipment, and additional sailing supplies.  When possible I've been able to beat most others' prices.  I make it a point not to pester the group with selfish marketing efforts, but especially when it comes to rigging and deck hardware, we can usually beat other retailers and we ship for free. I'm only offering this information because you asked for a place to purchase halyards.

	Please feel free to take a look at our site, www.KansasCitySailing.com <http://www.kansascitysailing.com/> .  We also have an online store (on e-bay and a separate one) but it's best to contact me directly to get the best prices.  If you wish to contact me, my cell phone number is 913-579-5039.

	I hope this helps!

	Warm regards,

	Bruce

	Bruce S. Liese 
	Kansas City Sailing 
	shop: 785-841-SAIL (7245) 
	cell: 913-579-5039 
	fax: 785-832-1090 
	bruce at KansasCitySailing.com 
	www.KansasCitySailing.com

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	From: Steve Smolinske <SSmolinske at rainierrubber.com>
	To: Catalina 38 Listserve <listserve at catalina38.org> 
	Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2013 3:57 PM
	Subject: Re: [C38] Halyard question

	Brett it really depends where your winches are, (spin and jib halyard
	winches for me are mid ship on deck) I always figured for the mast its
	50 from the deck to the top, So I start with 100 feet then add on the
	length that allows you enough room for a spinnaker take down anywhere on
	the boat, (foredeck or cockpit) then long enough tail for leading to the
	cockpit if you want and for trimming off for repairs. For me that makes
	the spin halyards about 130 and for the main I usually go about 110
	(winch  on the mast)

	-----Original Message-----
	From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org
	[mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of Brett
	Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2013 8:20 AM
	To: Catalina 38's
	Subject: [C38] Halyard question

	To save me time from measuring and looking things up does anyone know of
	the top of there head what length and size the following halyards are

	Spinnaker 
	Jib 
	Main (still on the mast) 

	Also suggestions on place to order them from? 

	We had a samurai take down on the spinnaker during Friday night race and
	had to cut the better of all my halyards and now I figure I should just
	bit the bullet and replace them all. It's time. 

	We still got 4th place. 

	Thanks

	Brett
	Jazz #313
	Annapolis, MD
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