Jib Halyard

[mikeyfireman]

removehtml]I need to change the Jib Halyard out. Problem is the new 3/8" halyard wont fit into the old cable halyard pulley. Do I need a new pully, or is there anyway to retrofit something?MikeError: Error: expected [/URL], but found [/removehtml] instead[/removehtml]

[Joe]

There are two sheaves in that slender space sharing the same axle, the sheave is only .28 inches wide. You're better off replacing the wire to rope halyard with another one... 40x40 1/8" wire/ 3/8" rope. Or... if you want all rope, consider a "tapered" halyard....that was my solution and I'm extremely happy with it. Here's a link to a post I made a while back describing the whole thing. For more, search the archives for "tapered halyards" http://archives.sailboatowners.com/pviewarch.htm?fno=210&sku=2006224050127.69&id=416874&ptl=#2006233020811.56

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[Joe]

I thought you were talking about a Catalina 27.... Not sure how the masthead for a Cal 27 is rigged so you may able to change out the sheave. You might have to take a trip up the stick and check it out.

[Doug4bass]

I agree, Joe......but be very careful about using the term "rope" onthis venue. The "rope" police are out!!!!!!They know not what they say...................

[Joe]

...so far you're the only one! So why even bring it up, are you trying to start something?

[Doug4bass]

Sorry Joe, Did not mean to "start something". It was a joke. Please refer to my previous post.But I forgot!...In the U.S.A it seems that you cant laugh anymore...that is sad.................And that is exactly what my sailboat is for!To get away from it sometimes.....yea!!!

[Ray Bowles]

I had the same set-up on my C22. The cable portion was excellent and had an eye at its junction with the line. I simply used a bowline knot and it has worked well for 3 years.I KNOW that this lessens the strength of the line and that there are probably other knots that would be of better design, but it works well in my case and I sail alot in extreme conditions.There are kits available from Catalina Direct and maybe the Sailboat Owners chandlery that will refit your mast to the larger sheeves needed to use all line halyards and they are very nice. No more broken wire strands ripping your fingers open.Hope this helps, Ray

[Ray Bowles]

about "rope vs. line".I did it in jest and to invite others to read the articule in last months issue of Sailing. The articule was by Chris Caswell and was about teaching new kids (or for that fact, anyone)how to sail. It begins with his first sailing lesson and starts with his question about why so many "ropes". Thus the explanation of "a line".The article was dear to me as I teach 2 to 5 new sailors each year and truly hope they are having as much fun as I am. Their diploma is a 5 inch chunk of old wharf rope.So until we need a "Rope" to drag another poo boater back to harbour I shall leave you hanging on the "line".Ray