Replacing running rigging

[zz4gta]

trigonometry

This is easy if you still have the old sheet. Easy the boom all the way out to the shrouds. Then cleat it and add 5-6'. Mark it with tape/marker, and take the sheet off. Then measure the rope. Easy.

Or you can ease the boom to the shrouds, then measure the distance between the traveler attachement and the boom attachment, and multiply it by the purchase.

[valis]

It's not a bad idea to have a few feet of excess sheet, in case you need to replace a chafed eye. You may need to tie a quick bowline (or buntline hitch, etc), as an emergency repair, so allow enough extra for that.

Also, it's common to end-for-end your lines once they start showing signs of chafe. If the wear and tear is at the merely cosmetic stage you can turn the line around, re-splice any shackles, and now the chafe points will be wearing on fresh sections of the line. This can essentially double the lifespan of some lines. You do need a few feet of extra length to be able to do this.

[svjobeth]

I'm not sure I would like Sta-Set X for sheets. To my hand, it's too stiff. We currently have it for halyards and the running backs on Jo Beth. We're looking at other options as we're replacing our running rigging (among a great many other things!) in this winter/spring project season.

The info in this thread has been quite insightful.

[arisatx]

Originally Posted by svjobeth

I'm not sure I would like Sta-Set X for sheets. To my hand, it's too stiff. We currently have it for halyards and the running backs on Jo Beth. We're looking at other options as we're replacing our running rigging (among a great many other things!) in this winter/spring project season.

The info in this thread has been quite insightful.

JoBeth:

I kinda agree w/you re: Sta-set X being stiff for sheets.

For halyards, NER's VPC is a slight upgrade and not as stiff and not too expensive.



For sheets we use Sta-set, except for the mainsheet where we use Regatta braid.

For checkstays, we use Amsteel Blue uppers which connect to a multi purchase Endura braid setup on the lowers. Yes, a bit "Gucci".

[nwsaildude]

I used I think Regatta Braid (the fuzzy stuff) for my main sheet when I replaced to old sheet a couple of years ago. Yes it stretches a bit more than some of the other options but I wanted something that was easy on the hands and grips better and not as slick as regular double braid with continuous strands.