[C38] changing halyard

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I used the 7/16 inch staysetx for my halyards because of the "hand" factor, but I would consider using the 3/8 inch next time.

Phil Gay
C38 049 Que Linda
Everett, WA

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From: Les <hlhowell at pacbell.net> 

> I also use StaySetX on JACE. It holds better than wire, is not as hard 
> on the winches, and also after 5 years shows almost no wear. Like wire, 
> after about 20 minutes of sailing, you need to retension it for full 
> support one time. Splices are hard to do, so if you splice your own 
> follow the directions for StaySetX. I tried my old technique of binding 
> in a thimble, but it gave after one season. Using tubular fids of the 
> correct size, working the line well to get the dimensions right, and 
> making the splice seems to hold quite well. The fibers are tough. Your 
> knife will be dull, and if it doesn't have a rigging edge (sort of 
> blunt, like a cleaver) it will be notched by the line. I guess that 
> tells you how tough it is. 
> 
> It is hard on the hands. You will definitely want to wear gloves when 
> winching. I only use it for halyards because of that characteristic. 
> 
> Regards, 
> Les H 
> Les & Nancy 
> JACE 
> 
> 
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