[C38] changing halyard

[Ron Zetterberg]

Phil,

Thanks for the comment and the advise about the Stayset X lines...  I will
be purchasing a Catalina 38 later this year and will seriously consider a
change to an all rope halyard when the need arises...

Just as a comment... When my 'short list' for purchase was reduced to only
the Catalina 38, I joined this forum...  It is a wealth of knowledge and
experience that I sincerely appreciate. It is obvious that this is a
passionate group of sailors who are dedicated the a fine boat, the Catalina
38.

Thanks to one and all for your comments and advice...

Happy sailing...

At your service,

Ron Zetterberg
VP, Staffing Services
AS400 Personnel Agency
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  -----Original Message-----
  From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org
[mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org]On Behalf Of eyriepg at comcast.net
  Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 10:46 AM
  To: Catalina 38 Listserve
  Subject: Re: [C38] changing halyard


  I changed over to all rope halyards about 8 years ago after cutting my
hands on the wire/rope ones too many times.

  I talked with LaFiell who manufactured my mast and was told that the
sheaves would work with rope just as well as wire.  I used the Stayset X
line which is supposed to have less stretch than wire, but it is a little
stiff in the hand.  After all these years, I have noticed very little wear
on the line.

  Phil Gay
  C38 049 Que Linda
  Everett, WA

    -------------- Original message --------------
    From: "Ron Zetterberg" <ronz at as400search.com>

    Patrick,

    I do not have a suggestion nor advice in this.  However, I do have a
query....  This is no small task so you must have determined that there is a
benefit for you in changing...

    Could you elucidate me to what you have determined to be the advantage
in using an all rope halyard rather than a rope/cable?  I have always
understood that the rope/cable is used in halyards because it stretches less
under load than an all rope halyard.

    Thanks....

    Ron (between boats and crewing on Steve's Santa Susanna)

    At your service,

    Ron Zetterberg
    VP, Staffing Services
    AS400 Personnel Agency
    V: 760 943-7798
    C: 760 815-8818
    F: 760 635-1177
    email: ronz at as400search.com <mailto:ronz at as400search.com>
    web:   http://www.as400search.com



      -----Original Message-----
      From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org
[mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org]On Behalf Of Patrick Harpole
      Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 6:44 AM
      To: Catalina 38 Listserve
      Subject: [C38] changing halyard


      any tips on changing from former cable to rope halyard to plain
rope/line?

      I know I'll have to replace the pulley at the top of the mast because
the line is wider than the cable but it would cool to only have to go there
once.
      Patrick
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