I did the switch last year when I had the
rig replaced, all new wire shrouds, roller
furling and the rope halyards. Love it all. Didn't have to change the sheves as the new rope is "stronger than wire" and about the same diameter. Check with a rigger as they have the kind of rope needed. Would rec the roller
furling as the most important change I've made to the boat. No more struggling with the genoa and bag on the foredeck.
