"Skip Gundlach" wrote in message
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On May 26, 11:42 pm, "KLC Lewis" wrote:


Sta-SetX is pretty much the standard for running rigging on cruising
boats,
in my opinion. Can't go wrong with it and it's reasonably priced. I use
it
for my halyards, and used to use it for all running rigging. Lately I've
been doing some experimenting, though. For sheets, I prefer the better
grip
that I get with 3-strand, 3/8" minimum for comfort. My reefing lines are
all
in some super-high-tech spectra of one type or another that I got for a
great price last year. No stretch, set 'em and forget 'em. I could save a
bit of weight and windage aloft by changing my halyards to the spectra in
a
smaller size, and I might do that when they need replacing. The line has
a
dacron (I think) cover to protect against UV damage.

My jacklines are flat webbing made for that purpose. I'm changing my
lifelines to a spectra-type line which can be cut with a sharp knife if I
have to do that, with a cover to protect the line.

Thanks, Karen,

Do you have product numbers and source for the jacklines?

3-strand line for sheet? Ditto on that, please...

L8R

Skip, looking at a perfect sailing day tomorrow

Skip,

The jacklines I bought from BoatUS/WestMarine, premade in 30 foot length,
available in other lengths. I didn't notice at first that you want to leave
them set at all times -- I don't know how long these will last in
"permanently deployed" conditions. Don't have a product number, but I'm sure
they're searchable.

The 3-strand I use is black Yale/New England Ropes or whatever other brand
is available. In 3/8" the safe working load is orders of magnitude higher
than will be experienced on my boat, but for ease of handling I step up one
size for mainsheet and genoa sheets, keeping the 3/8ths for mizzen and light
air sails. Black because I color-code my lines by purpose, if it's black
it's a sheet.