Wire-to-rope

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p_jnsson

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Nov 14, 2004
4
Hi anyone who has an answer,

The Wire-to-rope halyards on my Vega are getting old and weary.
Is it wise to change to all-rope halyards?

Regards
Petur J
V#1887
 
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Vega1447

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Oct 19, 2019
921
Albin Vega 27 Limerick
Petur,
I've answerd this questioin for many people.
If you're going to use some high-tech line like spectra cored double
braid,
make sure you change the sheaves in your mast and foot blocks.
Possibly the sheaves are scored by the old wire and will ruin your new
halyards, and also the shape of the sheave may be originally suited for
wire rope.
A good chandlery should be able to help with sheave selection if you
are not sure.
Good luck,
Pete
 
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stevebirch2002

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Nov 8, 2001
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Hi Peter

I have changed many Vegas to all rope and it is very easy. We use Braid on Braid polyester 10mm. The sheaves are OK for this rope and I have never had a problem. There is a little stretch so advisable just to tighten your halyard after 5 minutes.

Kind Regards

Steve Birch Vega "Southern Comfort" V1703
 
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p_jnsson

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Nov 14, 2004
4
Hi

I thank you all for a quick response and good advise whom I will put in a good use.

Regards
Petur Jonsson
Vega "Esja" #1887
 
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