Detail for Ned and a little Clanging Note
Ned: I use nylon webbing thread and a needle to tie the two lines together on four evenly-spaced sides of the line then tie a little note in the thread to keep it from coming out. Takes about a minute to do but is very strong and has never fouled. Naturally, you want to butt the two ends together closely. Do not leave very much space as that may causing fouling over the sheave. When you have the new line through, simply cut the webbing thread and you are through. The old line almost always makes a good heaving line, dockline (for nasty pilings or other remote locations), or something. If it's not too old, and obviously the correct length it could be used as a spare.Rick and Gary: I slept directly under the Jet Blast Deflector (JBD) Hydraulic control room one floor under the flight deck of an aircraft carrier for about three years worth of seatime. You'd think I'd be deaf or could sleep in any conditions. If tired enough, yes, but in the relaxing state of recreational boatness, the only noise I prefer to hear is wind. I guess my ears are recovering from all the jet noise after all. I like Ned's tape recording idea, I'll make one at our marina and post it somewhere. (I've tied these guys halyards off several times. Every time they go race or even show up at the boat, they change them back to clanging mode so there's plenty of noise to be had.)Shock Cords to all and to all a Good Night('s sleep)Jay