[C38] changing halyard

[Patrick Harpole]

Changing halyards:::::::::::"why do it?"   as I understand all the "high-test" racing yachts use line....no cable....my line is frayed and looks tacky....the line I purchase has 8,800 pounds test with little or no stretch....a long time ago line like this did not exist....I think it should be relatively easy to change halyards.....especially if I don't have to change sheave....may not even have to go up mast....just connect old with new and pull.
Patrick
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Ron Zetterberg 
  To: Catalina 38 Listserve 
  Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 11:10 AM
  Subject: Re: [C38] changing halyard


  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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