336 Running Rigging

[ontheroadgiv]

I have a 1995 336. Looking at the main halyard section...it shows 7/16 line but not the length. Anybody have one that has better specs?? The shop I am going to says that 3/8 xls will work just fine. The current lines are stronger. Any thoughts on this as well??
Thanks as always. Jake

 

[Steve Dion]

Stronger than what?

Personally I would stick with the 7/16 for halyards. Bigger is usually easier on the hands, but I doubt that you will/would have any issue with 3/8.

 

[ontheroadgiv]

Stronger than the older lines. I was thinking of the comfort on the hands...but we can only pull the dang sail up so far...lots of roach...heeheh..then it hits the winch

 

[TDudley]

Why dont you try the line express section on this site.

http://shop.sailboatowners.com/cordage/detail-rigsimple.htm?requiredfields=bid&next=list&bid=1848

This is the link for your boat that show size and length. THe administrator claims they can beat any price and I am inclined to believe him.

I had the same opinion about size of line and ease on hands. But then I figured for Haylards, you only use them when lowering and raising sails. So you relay won't handle them las much as you handle the sheets.

 

[Bob in Texas]

My Hunter 336 manual says 112' of 7/16 for the Main Halyard.

 

[Alan]

The ultimate halyard is very light weight, high strength, very low stretch, and as little turning frition as possible and tactile friendly. Double braid polyester is a poor choice for a halyard because it has a high stretch rate, is heavy and in larger diameters is a high friction line. Choosing a high modulus line with very low stretch and weight characteristics is a far superior alternative.
If your halyard is lead back to the cockpit you can use the mast height X 2.5 for the length. 3/8" XLS Extra would be a much better choice for your halyard. Extra will stretch less as the wind increases removing the need to re-adjust the halyard tension to maintain proper sail shape.