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Title: head sail sheet size
Post by: lucky on October 03, 2017, 12:20:12 PM

what size sheet line for head sail?Mine slipps out of winch,could it be streched

Title: Re: head sail sheet size
Post by: lucky on October 03, 2017, 12:23:44 PM

forgot it is half in
lucky
hull#13
c34

Title: Re: head sail sheet size
Post by: Braxton on October 03, 2017, 12:37:43 PM

Last spring I ordered 80' of 7/16 for a 110% jib. This is the OEM spec, some people like to step up one size to help it grip in the self tailing jaws better. Personally I haven't had any issues with the 7/16".

Title: Re: head sail sheet size
Post by: lucky on October 03, 2017, 04:08:21 PM

thanks Braxton,when mine is wet it stays winch much better,I'll try 7/16
lucky 1986
hull#13

Title: Re: head sail sheet size
Post by: Ron Hill on October 03, 2017, 04:47:08 PM

Lucky : The sheet lines that you now have is probably 7/16". Don't make the mistake buying more of the same!!

Believe me - you will be happier with 1/2" head sail sheet lines!!

A thought

Title: Re: head sail sheet size
Post by: lucky on October 03, 2017, 04:55:07 PM

Thanks Ron I went to the boat and measured old line,your right 7\16 .Will get 1/2.Thanks again to everyone
Al Landry
Lucky hull 13
c34
Lake Texoma,Tx

Title: Re: head sail sheet size
Post by: Mas Tequila on October 05, 2017, 09:40:43 AM

We went with 100 feet of 1/2 inch and it works great with our Lewmar winches. We prefer a single line using a cow hitch instead of 2 lines using bowlines because it doesn't tend to hang up when tacking.

Catalina 34

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