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Originally Posted by ranger371
I use Dyneema D2 Racing line on the Harken furler for my Beneteau First 456 and it works well. The only caveat to some of these hi-test lines (other than cost) is heat susceptability. If the wind get's hold of your genoa while you are deploying, and the line happens to zip out real fast, it can melt the jacket from the heat generated by friction in your deck fairleads, etc. (something I need to remedy with some more cheek blocks).
Good luck,
Mark |
CD,
Can we nominate Mark for a
Lurker of the Year award. WOW, first post in five years, isn't his post some kind of record!!!