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lucky

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head sail sheet size
« on: October 03, 2017, 12:20:12 PM »

what size sheet line for head sail?Mine slipps out of winch,could it be streched
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Re: head sail sheet size
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2017, 12:23:44 PM »

forgot it is half in
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Re: head sail sheet size
« Reply #2 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".

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Re: head sail sheet size
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2017, 04:08:21 PM »

thanks Braxton,when mine is wet it stays winch much better,I'll try 7/16
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Re: head sail sheet size
« Reply #4 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!!

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Re: head sail sheet size
« Reply #5 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
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Re: head sail sheet size
« Reply #6 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. 
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