Replacing Main Halyard

[Bob K]

Steve,
We used VPC for our new main halyard.   It has less stretch (0.8%) compared to Sta Set X (1.3%).   It had a very stiff hand the first year, to the point that I questioned if I made a wrong decision.  It has softened over the 3 years of service, so am now very happy with it.   

[Stu Jackson]

Some halyard input from another C34 skipper ---

Samson XLS Extra was created for performance-oriented cruisers and for club racers wanting higher strength, very low stretch and lighter weight than can be achieved with a traditional polyester double braid. Like competition grade running rigging, XLS Extra offers the smooth flexibility of a 24-strand braided polyester cover with a braided core made from a blend of MFP and Dyneema SK-60. This blended core offers the strength and light weight of Dyneema fiber for performance, without the high price of a 100% Dyneema core.
• XLS Extra is low stretch and makes an excellent wire halyard replacement; additionally, it may be used for all sheeting and control applications
• The 24-strand braided polyester cover design outperforms traditional 16, 20, or 32-strand covers for overall durability, flexibility and grip on winches and stoppers
• Core: 8-strand braid/SK-60 Dyneema®/MFP Olefin blend/non-treated
• Splicing technique: core-dependent double braid splice
• XLS Extra is navy blue, with a choice of tracer colors
• XLS Extra-T is white, with a choice of tracer colors including a white tracer for a solid white line
• Sold by the foot

[Ralph Masters]

Good information Stu, thanks a million,

Merry Christmas too........

Ralph

[Ralph Masters]

Photos of the new deck organizer I installed to help with the binding problem  on the main sheet and main halyard

[Les Luzar]

Ralph,
Thanks for the picture. It certainly looks like a good answer to the binding problem. I am definitely adding this idea to my project list! 

Les

[Garth]

Thank you for posting the photo Ralph. Worth a thousand words!!! I can see exactly what you're talking about now.

Cheers,

Garth

[Stephen Butler]

Just purchased some Samson XLS line for a jib halyard, outhaul, and some reefing controls.  Works and looks great so far.  Would recommend it based on our 90 day experience.