changing to all rope halyards

[Ken]

I bought new all rope halyards for my 1973 catalina 22. Will I have to change the sheaves at the top of the mast,and if so how hard of a job is it.Not much is in past forums to help out.I have my boat in a garage and havn`t really taken a good look at it,but a friend said the sheaves would have to be changed,so what did you do when you went to all rope? Thanks Ken

 

[Don]

Masthead Sheaves

When I changed to all rope halyards on my C25, the replacement sheaves I ordered from Catalina Direct were somewhat inadequate so I used the existing wire rope sheaves which have worked quite well. Since sheaves are relatively inexpensive, I would investigate getting replacements for the rope halyards and as far as replacing the sheaves, it couldn't be any easier. Pull out the clevis pin and remove the sheave.

 

[Ken Palmer]

Masthead Sheaves

C/D has the replacement sheaves you need, you can only use 1/4" line. Cost is a whopping $9.00 for the four and it will take you about 15 minutes to change them out.Ken

 

[Barry Lenoble]

what is the benefit?

Hello,What is the benefit of all rope halyards?Thanks,Barry

 

[Ken Palmer]

Rope Haylards

several! lighter weight aloft, no more meat hooks, allows head sail to be fully dropped are just a few.Ken Palmer

 

[Bobby McCullough]

My wire halyards jumped out

over and over and over and I got tired of it. Apparently the wire halyards are stronger than the sheave and eventually will jump out. The first time this happens a "divot" is made and the thing degrades from there. Rope is much easier on the sheaves than the wire would be...or at least that is the plan.