I need to replace the main halyard on my 1985 H34. It appears to measure 1/2" in diameter. Is there a way to confirm that size somewhere in the literature? I'd hate to order 110' of line and find out it's the wrong size.
Main Halyard
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1/2 is too big, the spec calls for 7/16, 3/8 would be plenty strong as well:
http://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/rr.php?m=34
http://shop.hunterowners.com/detail-rigging.htm
http://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/rr.php?m=34
http://shop.hunterowners.com/detail-rigging.htm
I use 7/16 but as Dave says you could use 3/8. 1/2 is definitely too big. Suggestion for you: get 115'. You'll have a little bit more to work with in the cockpit and when it starts showing some wear, you can switch it end to end and still have enough to re-splice your shackle after cutting a couple of feet.
Mikefin...
Have 113 feet of half inch Sta-Set X (on the mast one week) if you are interested...
High strength 3/8 would flow through the H34's halyard blocks more easily but may not be gripped by the line stoppers or halyard winch's self-tailer as well as 7/16's.
Have 113 feet of half inch Sta-Set X (on the mast one week) if you are interested...
High strength 3/8 would flow through the H34's halyard blocks more easily but may not be gripped by the line stoppers or halyard winch's self-tailer as well as 7/16's.
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