Andrei, I just measured all the lines on my 2004: halyards are 3/8, sheets are 5/16, topping lift is 1/4, and the furler retracting line is 3/16. I think the 3/16 might be large enough for reefing as well. Tom Jenkins ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrei Caldararu" <andreic@math.wisc.edu> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2009 1:34 PM Subject: M_Boats: Halyard line
Hello all,
I am looking to replace my old wire-to-rope halyards with all-rope ones. The ones I would be buying would be from New England Ropes, Sta- Set, and I would need some advice on how thick a line I should go with. Would 1/4 be enough, or 5/16, or do I need thicker line? These lines have tensile strengths of 2000lbs (1/4) and 3000lbs (5/16).
Does anyone know what the newer boats come with? Also, has anyone measured their masts (I assume I need about twice the length of the mast for the length of the halyard).
Thanks,
Andrei.
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