A 3/8 vectran core doublebraid... such as Yale Crystalyne
http://www.apsltd.com/c-1617-Crystalyne-Yale.aspx is a very cool replacement for the original jib halyard. Strip the cover and splice in a "luggage tag" eye to really make your boat look slick. Wait to replace the newer halyards unless they're awful.
Stripped Cover
The simplest way to save weight aloft is to strip the cover off your halyard. We strip the cover from the head of the sail to the point just before where it's handled to be jumped in a hoist. From that point down we leave the cover so that the halyard can be handled and cleated.
Previously, the problem with removing a cover from a high tech line was that the core was not coated for abrasion and UV resistance, and loosely woven cores increased chances of snagging. Now, to meet the demands of performance sailors, lines like Crystalyne, Maxibraid Plus and Lite Speed are manufactured with tightly woven, coated cores so that covers can be readily stripped. Please specify your length requirements.
To ensure your specific rigging needs are communicated correctly, please call us at 800-729-9767 with your requirements.
APS Part Number: RIGSC
Rigging Charge: $19.00
12 Strand 'Luggage Tag' Splice
Applies to single braids (Vectrus 12, Ultrex 12 and AmSteel Blue) or the uncovered cores of strippable high tech double braids (Crystalyne, Maxibraid Plus) Basically, a large eye splice that attaches like a luggage tag to a suitcase handle. Use it to attach your halyard shackle for convenient replacement, or to securely attach a sheet directly to a sail's tack or clew, avoiding the weight of a shackle. Includes Whiplock™. This splice will consume two feet of line, so make sure your order your line long enough.
To ensure your specific rigging needs are communicated correctly, please call us at 800-729-9767 with your requirements.
APS Part Number: RIGEYE12S
Rigging Charge: $12.00 per splice
