Buying new halyards - Any reason to keep cable on jib?

[Joe L.]

I'm putting new Halyards on my CD25 and the jib halyard (correct terminology?) is half rope half cable. Is there any advantage to keeping the cable or would I be better off just going to all rope? I'll be using 5/16 New England Sta-Set, if it matters.

Thanks to all who respond,

Joe L.
bob CD25
Bristol, RI



jl0246@alpha.rwu.edu

[Eric]

I think you will be fine with all line (make sure you get something that's not going to stretch). The cable is more durable and won't stretch, but for a CD 25 a good piece of line is fine (provided your blocks are big enough to handle the line -- and they should be, mine are, anyway.)

Eric Woodman
owner Allia
CD25
Manchester, MA

[Boyd]

Hi Joe..

I have all rope halyards on Tern (CD30MKII) Stayset X ... its a little stiff but good. I hate wire.... I have cut my hand too may times on the wire.

People who race want the least strech in the halyards possible so the sail stays tight. I dont race so that 3% strech doesnt matter a bit.
I am into comfort, fun and safety..

Boyd
s/v Tern
Fort Lauderdale

I'm putting new Halyards on my CD25 and the jib halyard (correct terminology?) is half rope half cable. Is there any advantage to keeping the cable or would I be better off just going to all rope? I'll be using 5/16 New England Sta-Set, if it matters.

Thanks to all who respond,

Joe L.
bob CD25
Bristol, RI

Tern30@aol.com

[Kevin LeMans]

Joe,

You will find all rope halyards much more comfortable to work with and the stretch on a crusing boat is not really relevant.

Be careful though, because the masthead sheaves used for wire may not be right for rope. You will probably need to change out those sheaves if you go to all rope halyards.

BTW, 3/8 rope would be much easier to handle and the difference in cost is negligible.

Fair Winds,

Kevin LeMans
CD30 Raconteur
San Francisco

I'm putting new Halyards on my CD25 and the jib halyard (correct terminology?) is half rope half cable. Is there any advantage to keeping the cable or would I be better off just going to all rope? I'll be using 5/16 New England Sta-Set, if it matters.

Thanks to all who respond,

Joe L.
bob CD25
Bristol, RI

lemans@gte.net

[Brad Smith]

I'm putting new Halyards on my CD25 and the jib halyard (correct terminology?) is half rope half cable. Is there any advantage to keeping the cable or would I be better off just going to all rope? I'll be using 5/16 New England Sta-Set, if it matters.

Thanks to all who respond,

Joe L.
bob CD25
Bristol, RI

I have to disagree with the other three responders. I hate a loose jib luff. [To be honest I used to race small boats, and some large ones too - so my habits favor well set sails] The cable provides the ability to have a nice tight luff, and since you have it, why not use it? If the swedge fitting where the line and wire meet gives you trouble with your hands, trim the little frayed wire ends with a wire cutter. Wire to winch is the best way to go!



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