Running rigging suggestions?
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Running rigging suggestions?
Replacing running rigging on my new to me (not sailed yet) 77 C2-26. The old ropes are of odd sizes. Can someone tell me what size halyards to buy and where to get best price. Looks to be 7/16 double braid 40 ft per so 80 ft. But that's pretty pricey ar West ...any suggestis appreciated.
Also, what is optimal keel position in moderate 10-15 breezes - 45 degrees? Or further down? Thanks!
Frank
77 C-26
Also, what is optimal keel position in moderate 10-15 breezes - 45 degrees? Or further down? Thanks!
Frank
77 C-26
Ride the wind!
Frank
Frank
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Seems like the original line size from the manual is 3/8". Are your halyards the wire/line combined type or no wire ? If all line ( no wire), you have to take the size of the masthead sheave pulleys into account when going up in line diameter..
As far as price, I'd just google around and see what I come up with, Ebay usually has a few sellers that are reasonable, and will sell direct without the whole bidding thing.
Welcome to the board, look forward to hearing your questions and experiences, too.
Beau
As far as price, I'd just google around and see what I come up with, Ebay usually has a few sellers that are reasonable, and will sell direct without the whole bidding thing.
Welcome to the board, look forward to hearing your questions and experiences, too.
Beau
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thanks
Was gonna do 7/16 - tho considered 3/8 - glad original is 3/8 since cheaper will go with that. Halyard rope connects to wire after sheave. Thanks for reply!
EmergencyExit wrote:Seems like the original line size from the manual is 3/8". Are your halyards the wire/line combined type or no wire ? If all line ( no wire), you have to take the size of the masthead sheave pulleys into account when going up in line diameter..
As far as price, I'd just google around and see what I come up with, Ebay usually has a few sellers that are reasonable, and will sell direct without the whole bidding thing.
Welcome to the board, look forward to hearing your questions and experiences, too.
Beau
Ride the wind!
Frank
Frank
I have to replace my running rigging....rope to wire halyards with OEM masthead sheeves.
I would like to purchase these and run them myself. what are the accurate OEM sizes and what is the best method for running these with the mast up... NOTE that the new halyards would have a wire loop with the shackle attached.
I would like to purchase these and run them myself. what are the accurate OEM sizes and what is the best method for running these with the mast up... NOTE that the new halyards would have a wire loop with the shackle attached.
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3/8 seem to be overkill, my trimaran have 3/8 and there's waaayyyy more sail than the chrysler
I have all-rope 1/4 and it work just fine, a 1/4 polyester will resist to 2000 pound. Have anyone measured the tension needed to have a stiff edge? I would be surprised if it's more than 500 pound.
One could also look into dyneema/spectra rope for better performance without wire
I have all-rope 1/4 and it work just fine, a 1/4 polyester will resist to 2000 pound. Have anyone measured the tension needed to have a stiff edge? I would be surprised if it's more than 500 pound.
One could also look into dyneema/spectra rope for better performance without wire
I would think the 3/8 size is more of a handling issue than strength. I think a 1/4" line under a heavy load would be difficult to handle for all but the strongest hands. The sheets on my Sunfish are 3/8 and they are just tolerable under heavy loads and my hands are large strong and tough as nails ( result of working in the construction industry for 30 years). Not saying it can't be used but I think the average person might suffer some serious rope burns because their hands could not grip the small line.
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Good point, my sheets are 3/8, and it is obviously for comfort as it is "multiplied" 6 time at the boom, wich give a resistance over 20 000 pound... everything on the boat will be gone before this part fail:P
how to you thighten the halyard? I dont have winch , the best way ive found to far is to include a carabiner in the sheet so I can double or 4x the line to pull it tight
how to you thighten the halyard? I dont have winch , the best way ive found to far is to include a carabiner in the sheet so I can double or 4x the line to pull it tight
all I have is the small cleat at the foot of the mast but I don't like putting such stress on that part. I think when i replace the halyard, I will add extra length and run it back to the cockpit throgh some jam cleat.
also here;
http://pdf.directindustry.com/pdf/new-e ... 3-_17.html
tehy spec 8 mm or 3/8" line...don't think it will fit throughthe narrow sheeves.
also here;
http://pdf.directindustry.com/pdf/new-e ... 3-_17.html
tehy spec 8 mm or 3/8" line...don't think it will fit throughthe narrow sheeves.
C26 halyard tails 5/16, sheets 3/8
C-26 uses 5/16" halyard tails, tied to 1/8" wire with a thimble swaged into each end. If you don't care about swapping end for end to even the wear, you could eye splice for neater connection that doesn't hang on things.
Main and jib sheets are 3/8". You could go thinner with a high tech line, but it's harder to get a good grip on.
70' - 75' is enough for jib sheets; I use Salsa, which stretches a little but has good hand and doesn't hockle. I just double mine and do a cow hitch (larks head) to connect to clew -- doesn't tend to hang on shrouds that way, and won't shake loose.
If you still use the 4:1 bridle for the main, 35' - 40' is enough there. I had 5:1 before I added the traveler, so used longer. I use StaSet, and am happy with its performance and cost. In decent air, 5:1 through a ratchet is bare minimum if you like to tweak main a lot heading upwind, and I'd rather have 6:1 option. I tie rather than splice to block so I can go 4:1 or 3:1 in really light air.
Using 5/16" on 3:1 traveler, which I play constantly upwind in heavy air. Could go 1/4" there for less friction, but harder to hold onto. Again, 3:1 is minimal if it's blowing hard, and 4:1 would be nice.
I use a BoomKicker with the vang. Vang is 3/8", 10:1 (5:1 cascaded with a 2:1) and that's barely enough in strong wind, overkill in light. Led aft.
Outhaul uses combination of 3/16" Crystalyne in a 3:1, cascaded to a 2:1 of 1/4" XLS and led aft.
Cunningham is 5/16" StaSet, set up as 3:1 cascade to some Amsteel that goes through the cringle for an effective 6:1. This is also led aft.
Reefing lines are 1/4" StaSet. Could go 5/16", but I'm within spec and since I leave them rigged I don't want the extra weight / windage on the main.
Spin halyard is 1/4" StaSetX, which is acceptable but perhaps a little light. I use 3/16" Ultralight light air sheets and 5/16" StaSet-X Lite heavy air sheets. Tack downhaul is 3/16 Amsteel or similar, spliced into a tail of 5/16" StaSet; that's rigged 2:1 through a ratchet block up front.
Main and jib sheets are 3/8". You could go thinner with a high tech line, but it's harder to get a good grip on.
70' - 75' is enough for jib sheets; I use Salsa, which stretches a little but has good hand and doesn't hockle. I just double mine and do a cow hitch (larks head) to connect to clew -- doesn't tend to hang on shrouds that way, and won't shake loose.
If you still use the 4:1 bridle for the main, 35' - 40' is enough there. I had 5:1 before I added the traveler, so used longer. I use StaSet, and am happy with its performance and cost. In decent air, 5:1 through a ratchet is bare minimum if you like to tweak main a lot heading upwind, and I'd rather have 6:1 option. I tie rather than splice to block so I can go 4:1 or 3:1 in really light air.
Using 5/16" on 3:1 traveler, which I play constantly upwind in heavy air. Could go 1/4" there for less friction, but harder to hold onto. Again, 3:1 is minimal if it's blowing hard, and 4:1 would be nice.
I use a BoomKicker with the vang. Vang is 3/8", 10:1 (5:1 cascaded with a 2:1) and that's barely enough in strong wind, overkill in light. Led aft.
Outhaul uses combination of 3/16" Crystalyne in a 3:1, cascaded to a 2:1 of 1/4" XLS and led aft.
Cunningham is 5/16" StaSet, set up as 3:1 cascade to some Amsteel that goes through the cringle for an effective 6:1. This is also led aft.
Reefing lines are 1/4" StaSet. Could go 5/16", but I'm within spec and since I leave them rigged I don't want the extra weight / windage on the main.
Spin halyard is 1/4" StaSetX, which is acceptable but perhaps a little light. I use 3/16" Ultralight light air sheets and 5/16" StaSet-X Lite heavy air sheets. Tack downhaul is 3/16 Amsteel or similar, spliced into a tail of 5/16" StaSet; that's rigged 2:1 through a ratchet block up front.
Jeff
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Ok,
My OEM mainhalyard is ridiculously short , and teh rope will not go intot he sheeves at all..
I will return teh one I ordered ( 60 '_ ) as I really want a longer tail to reach teh cockpit and a longer wire to serve as a topping lift when the sail is down...
also,
wht lenght is the tail on other main sheets? when rigged, my main sheet fromteh cam cleat into the cock pit seems awfully short ot maybe just 5 feet or so...
My OEM mainhalyard is ridiculously short , and teh rope will not go intot he sheeves at all..
I will return teh one I ordered ( 60 '_ ) as I really want a longer tail to reach teh cockpit and a longer wire to serve as a topping lift when the sail is down...
also,
wht lenght is the tail on other main sheets? when rigged, my main sheet fromteh cam cleat into the cock pit seems awfully short ot maybe just 5 feet or so...