I have wire right now for the topping lift. I'm replacing it with spectra.

What will that do for you except to increase windeage?


Capt. JG wrote:
It's lighter, for one thing, and the sailmaker I'm using suggested it it.

It's lighter, stronger, won't chafe things it rubs against
(it is also highly resistant to chafe, itself), will never
grow "meat hooks" like wire does, and won't rust in hidden
spots & suddenly part (dropping the boom on your head).

In some cases, modern technology is not that big an
improvement. In other cases, it is

But you should have a healthy skepticism of things your
sailmaker suggests. Those guys will try to sell you anything!

DSK