Reefing Lines

[Michael G]

Has anyone on a 40.5 used 3/8 line for reefing instead of the recommended 7/16 line.
Any thoughts

 

[Bill Roosa]

Given that Hunter is recommending 7/16" and the reef line is single so ALL the reef tack and clue loads are on a single line I'd be going with 7/16" line

 

[Joe]

For the reasons that Bill gave, I would be going down in size, but with a similar strength rating, so there will be less friction when setting or releasing. You need to peruse the line selection charts to see the wide variety of tensile strengths between line type and size.
http://www.apsltd.com/line/polyester-sailboat-line-rope.html