Hi Bob,

Nylon line would be a very bad idea for running rigging on any boat, cruiser
or otherwise. The excessive stretch and spring that nylon line has would
make trimming sails impossible, and could be very dangerous. Likewise, 3
strand twisted dacron line makes a very poor running rigging for the same
reasons. For halyards and sheets, use double braided dacron or better.
You'll be glad you did.

Likewise, using polyester (Dacron) line for anchor or mooring lines is a
very bad idea. We med-moored a disabled yacht to a concrete wall during a
storm. I ran out of sufficient nylon mooring line to move further from the
wall, so we used dacron. Big mistake. The shock loads this caused as the
yacht surged were scarey. I'll never do that again!

--
Paul

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