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Running rigging sizes

jnoble

jnoble

John Noble
I would like to replace my halyards and sheets, and would appreciate input on line type and brands, sizes and lengths for each. I have an idea of what I have now, but others probably have more experience with what works best on M-383's or M384's. Length would be different on 382's.

Happy New Year to all! This is a great group and wonderful board.

Thanks,
John
 
John
I've been very happy with New England Ropes Sta-Set for the sheets and Sta-Set-X for the halyards. The lengths and sizes for each on my 382 are as follows:
Main Halyard 100' x 7/16
Jib Halyard 115' x 7/16
Spinnaker Halyard 105' x 3/8
Main Sheet 110' X 1/2
Jib Sheets 53' x 5/8 x 2
Spinnaker Sheets 77' x 7/16 x 2
I hope this helps you out. Let me know if you need more info.

Jim

 
Jim,
Thanks for the input. The choices you recommend are pretty much what I was thinking of doing. However, I already replaced the jib sheets and got 1/2 in. The ones I replaced were 9/16 in. according to the previous owner's notes (I found this out after I got the new ones). Do you think I should use one of those for the main sheet and buy a new larger ones for the jib.The 5/8 seems big. How does it fit on a Lewmar 46 self-tailing winch?

Thanks,
John
 
John
When I had a new 130 built two years ago the sailmaker reccomended the 5/8" sheets. I just checked the Lewmar catalog and the line size listed for the 44st and 48st (they don't list a 46st) is 9/16". The loading on the jibsheets is fantastic. Better to be too big. Unfortunately the main sheet is twice the length of the jib sheet. Unless you haven't cut the 1/2" yet it may not be usable for the main. Talk to you soon.

Jim
 
Hey guys,
Does anyone have the specs for the traveller control line(s)?
Mine is currently a single line, but separate lines may be preferable?
Thanks in advance,
Rich
 
Rich
I should have showed you the traveller control lines on Dana when we were at the dock today. Ours are separate port & stbd. They measure 14' each at 7/16" double braid.

Jim
 
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