I've decided to replace the halyard on my Vision-32 with a smaller diameter line of Vectran V-100. I think I can come up with ways to attach the new line to the old, but I suspect that there's a simple device or method. So, any suggestions? Thanks, Bill
Halyard replacement
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Bill, Just cut off the halyard shackle from the old halyard and sew the butt end of it to the "cockpit end" of the new halyard. place a small bit of electrical tape over the butt joint so it doesn't snag on any thing. Then just pull on the old halyard and it pulls the new halyard thru. Pretty straight forward - not difficult.
Dick, S/V puffin
Dick, S/V puffin
Bill:
While uses just tape is easy, we like a little bit of safety in the equation. If you had to pull that mast because you lost the halyard would be expensive. We like to use a paper clip between the bitter ends. It also allows you to use a little less tape, which makes going over the sheaves a little smoother. We have done it this way for several years without an incident.
http://hunter.sailboatowners.com/in...d=6901&page=article&mn=General Boat Ownership
While uses just tape is easy, we like a little bit of safety in the equation. If you had to pull that mast because you lost the halyard would be expensive. We like to use a paper clip between the bitter ends. It also allows you to use a little less tape, which makes going over the sheaves a little smoother. We have done it this way for several years without an incident.
http://hunter.sailboatowners.com/in...d=6901&page=article&mn=General Boat Ownership
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