Posted by jsforgey (jsforgey@…>)
I am going to redo the running rigging on my F32. Does anyone have the
specs for the length and size of the lines needed for all the running
rigging, including the Hoyt gunmount spinnaker? Also, is Kevlar
necessary for the main halyard and jib halyard?
PLEASE send the specs if you have them!
Thanks!
Scott
Girlfriend Hull #54
Posted by rick_simonds (rick_simonds@…>)
There’s a collection of info for the 32 in the “Files” section here,
on the left of your screen right now. Look for “Freedom_Manual.PDF”
One of the pages has sizes and approximate running rigging lengths.
Learn from my mistakes. I really hate to admit it but I made nearly
every bad choice I possibly could when I replaced my running rigging
a few years ago.
My lessons:
You won’t see a difference in the jib halyard. Get just about
anything for that.
The spinnaker halyard doesn’t have to be anything special either. I
don’t use the chute in that high a wind where stretch becomes an
issue.
Spend the money and get premier, very low stretch line for the main
halyard. This is not a good place to save money. I replaced my main
and jib halyard with cheap stuff instead of the original Kevlar.
Originally it was 7/16" and I replaced it with 1/2", thinking that
would make up for the difference in stretch. I don’t think it makes a
bit of difference for the jib but it was a definite, clear mistake
for the main. My luff is always scallop-y.
Next time I’d also go back to 7/16". It works, but 1/2" doesn’t run
through the stoppers as well.
The reef lines need to be fairly low stretch line. Also, make them
quite a bit too long because they wear badly at the sail in use. If
they are about 10’ too long you can just cut off the last 3’ as they
wear. I find the pole extension lines work better with low stretch
line, too. (“XLS” or better)
I’d get fuzzy, easy-on-the-hands stuff like “Trophy” for all the
sheets (main, jib, spinnaker clews and reins) even though it’s not
particularly low stretch. I used stiff, low stretch stuff and it
doesn’t make any difference except for being hard, slippery,
uncooperative and pesky.
Boy, will I have great running rigging (next time.)