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lucky
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head sail sheet size
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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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lucky
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October 03, 2017, 12:23:44 PM »
forgot it is half in
lucky
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Braxton
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Re: head sail sheet size
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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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Braxton Allport
1988 #805, Ballou - Tacoma WA
lucky
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Re: head sail sheet size
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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
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Ron Hill
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Re: head sail sheet size
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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
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Ron, Apache #788
lucky
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Re: head sail sheet size
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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
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Lake Texoma,Tx
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Mas Tequila
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Re: head sail sheet size
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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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Positive Latitude
1986 MKI hull # 11
Frankfort, MI
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