I have an 88 Hunter 28.5 and yesterday I replaced the main halyard with a 7/16 line, replacing the old 1/2” line. (I’ll replace the jib halyard when I have some help.). The problem seems to be that if I pull on the line continuing through (from the cockpit side) the line will slip through the latch with relative ease. I did try to pull (as hard as I could) on the mast side, but it didn’t budge. So it seems to be OK, but I know that my pull on the line isn’t nearly the force that the wind puts on the lines to the latch.
The specs for the boat call for a 3/8” line for the halyards, so I’m surprised that that 7/16” line will slip in the latch.
Does anyone know if these latches are adjustable? Or were they made to hold in the one direction and allow to slip in the other direction?
Mike
The specs for the boat call for a 3/8” line for the halyards, so I’m surprised that that 7/16” line will slip in the latch.
Does anyone know if these latches are adjustable? Or were they made to hold in the one direction and allow to slip in the other direction?
Mike