The Cape Dory Board

I'm replacing some really tired lines on my Typhoon weekender that I purchased last fall. Can I get some suggestions as to diameters and favorite brands of jib, main and halyard lines? I have a feeling my boat was rigged with what ever was on hand by the last owner. Any one have opinions, suggestion...

Just purchased a Typhoon, in good shape but in going over the mast fittings I noticed that the holes at the base of the mast for the tabernacle pin are 7/16" and the pin I have is 3/8". The pin fits the tabernacle fine and the mast holes did not appear to be egged out. Is this correct? Any...