Headboard

[Roy10289]

I have a 1975 Legend 37.5. I want to replace what think is the original haylard for the mainsail.The shackle hjas a starage curved shape, and I wonder if I order a new halyard with a U shaped fitting if it will be a problem? I would also like advice from others if they have replaced haylards on the same boat as to what line they ordered and if they are happy with their choice. I do not race anymore... I am a crusier.

 

[Ed Schenck]

You are talking about a headboard shackle I think:
http://www.uscargocontrol.com/38sta...alyardshackletype316-p-3237.html?currency=USD . Any main halyard I have ever purchased came with this type shackle. I use a 7/16" New England brand for the halyard on my H37C.

 

[Alan]

You probably meant a 1995 37.5 because they were not made in 1975. I would strongly recommend a 3/8" spectra cored halyard for good results. Dacron double braid line is much too stretchy to be of any use as a halyard, although many folks use it. Use a long eye splice to install the shackle that way it can be removed whenever you need to double end the line without having to cut the line to do it.

 

[Roy10289]

Thanks to all for the info. It was exactly what I needed.
Yes the 1975 was a typo, the year is 1995