head sail sheet size

[lucky]

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

[lucky]

forgot it is half in
lucky
hull#13
c34

[Braxton]

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".

[lucky]

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

[Ron Hill]

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

[lucky]

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

[Mas Tequila]

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.