CD25 genny/jib/storm jib sheet replacement recommendations?

[steve marcotte]

I'm swapping out the 20 yr? old sheets this spring... Any suggestions on size/brand/braid?
Thanks,
Steve



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[Marino Curati]

I just replaced the sheets on my Ty. I'm pretty much swear by Yale Spectrum braid for sheets. It's called "fuzzy" dacron. It's easy on the hands and really grabs on a winch. As far as size goes, I bought 5/16" but you may want 3/8. Either would work out fine.

Marino Curati
Ty #74 Snug
Cleveland

[len]

steve

i love regatta braid, NE Rope, available through West Marine, for jib sheets because it is so easy on your hands - for the same reason, i'd buy the biggest diameter line appropriate

len



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[Ron Musk]

I'm swapping out the 20 yr? old sheets this spring... Any suggestions on size/brand/braid?
Thanks,
Steve

We used that "soft feel" dacron on our CD25 for the jib sheets and I think it was 1/2" or even a bit larger.It was easy on the hands when sheeting in the 150 and easier still on the working jib.One continuous length,looped through a shackle to the clew.
Ron Musk
CD30



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[Doward Douwsma]

I'm swapping out the 20 yr? old sheets this spring... Any suggestions on size/brand/braid?
Thanks,
Steve

Steve,
I am partial to New England rope available from West Marine, catalog/store/internet. I use the 12 strand braided as "big" as I can fit thru blocks since I have some arthritis in my fingers. The 12 strand has a real nice feel, is comfortable for both main and head sails, and seems to last and last.
Dow



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