2003 Hunter 426DS Main Halyard specifications - what length?

Apr 20, 2016
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Hunter 426DS Newburyport, MA
My Hunter Owners manual provides the line specifications for the main halyard of the in-mast furling rig as 7/16" XLS Extra but does not provide the length.
Has anyone had to replace the main halyard on a 426DS with a furler and know what the length was? I have heard 121 ft but that seems too short to reach the cabintop clutch and winch.

Thanks
Dave - Elysium
Newburyport, Massachusetts
 
Oct 1, 2007
1,856
Boston Whaler Super Sport Pt. Judith
My Hunter Owners manual provides the line specifications for the main halyard of the in-mast furling rig as 7/16" XLS Extra but does not provide the length.
Has anyone had to replace the main halyard on a 426DS with a furler and know what the length was? I have heard 121 ft but that seems too short to reach the cabintop clutch and winch.


Thanks
Dave - Elysium
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Hi Dave:
If I were to replace Maxine's main halyard (44DS furling) I would splice a small line to the end and use it as a messenger, then lower the original halyard and measure it. As you know, that halyard is a big investment. Want to have it right the first time.
Rick