halyard lengths for 25

[Jim]

I have a 1976 25'. The halyards for the main and jib are 1/2" and are extremely long. I would like to know what the 25'came from the factory with,(size and length),or what sizes are the best? Thanks for the help.

 

[jim]

h 25 halyard lengths

dear jim, according to the factory poop sheet the length of both halyards came through at 61 feet, with 3/8" line. hope this helps.

 

[Jim]

Thanks,it does help.

Thanks for the help.

 

[jcherubini]

Jim's halyards

Jim–This might sound like 'DUHHH!' but you figure halyard length by doubling the hoist (measure the sail when flat) and then adding the distance to the winches and adding about 5-6 ft or whatever you're comfortable with. Hence the 61 ft. However I would not use 3/8" on any displacement boat's halyard– too tiny to pull by hand and annoying to get knots out of. One of the responses mentioned 1/2". Go with that.Use a low-stretch nylon 'yacht braid' or 'double braid' which ties tidily and feels good in the hand. I'm not a walking advertisement but New England Ropes are the best– soft, strong, and good looking. That nice old 25's worth it!J Cherubini IIJcomet@aol.com