Sheet sizes?

[bigmark]

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, suggestions or sources for spinnaker? I usually just pole out the jib but a spinnaker looks like so much fun!

Thanks,
Mark

[Chrisa006]

I just replaced my jib sheets using this info as a guide
http://www.sailrite.com/PDF/Rope%20Sele ... ations.pdf

[Paul D.]

Mark,

I'd consider sewing up a Sailrite Spinnaker. I have done two sails with Sailrite and they are great, simple to do, if a bit of a project, and cheaper than new. The lighter fabric of a Spinnaker or asymmetrical cruising chute make sewing these up with a home machine very easy.

As for the sheets, I would check the Typhoon manual online for guidelines on length and diameter lines for sheets.

http://www.capedory.org/specs/typhoon.htm

I like New England Ropes Stay Set or similar for sheets.


All the best,

[Sea Hunt Video]

To follow up on Paul D.'s recommendation, the Cape Dory Yacht Manual recommends the following for the Typhoon Weekender:

Main Halyard (P) 5/16x56'

Jib Halyard (P) 5/16x48'

Main Sheet (D) 5/16x40'

Jib Sheet (D) 5/16x32'

Genoa Sheet (D) 5/16x20’

Topping Lift (D) 1/4x45'

Spinnaker Halyard (D) 5/16x40'

Spinnaker Sheets (D) 5/16x30'

P = Prestretched Dacron

D = Braided Dacron

You may want to talk with a rigger or sail maker about current materials to replace Dacron (prestretched or braided). Chrissa006's reference to the Sailrite (New England Rope) website is also very good.

Congratulations on becoming a caretaker of a Cape Dory Typhoon Weekender.