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