Recommendation for running rigging lines

Selecting Line for Running Rigging - West Marine

Polyester double braid works great for frequently adjusted lines, like main and jib sheets, or moderately loaded control lines. It is very flexible and easy to ...

Running Rigging Recommendations - Sailing Anarchy Forums

The first recommendation is for Marlow D2 Club for the replacement sheets, and Marlow Blue Ocean for the majority of the furling lines.

The Best Running Rigging Line for Your Boat | Fisheries Supply

Below, we help you navigate to the best line for your application by showing you how to calculate working loads for sheets and control lines.

Running Rigging Recommendations—Part 1

Traveler. I Once installed a Spectra core line in the main traveler, because I got the line for free and the polyester line was gone. It was ...

Recommendation for running rigging lines | SailNet Community

XLE does have some applications. Main sheets that aren't run to a winch will rarely see high loads and are way oversized for comfort. You could ...

Seeking running rigging recommendations | Sailboat Owners Forums

Samson has all the high tech you don't need at a higher price, but their basic lines are perfect for your purposes and they are easy to splice ( ...

Selecting Rope for Small Craft - by Joshua Colvin

If you're anything like me you've probably found choosing line for your sailboat, especially running rigging, a little like selecting the ...

Running Rigging Recommendations—Part 2

For halyards and reefing lines, we have found that 1/2″ (~12 mm) is the sweet spot—big enough to get a good grip on when hoisting, but small ...

Lines, ropes, running rigging? - Cruisers & Sailing Forums

The Vectran splices are about double the cost of a yacht braid splice. My old rope to wires had 1/2 inch yacht braid and I prefer the thickness ...

Recommendation for running rigging lines | Page 2 - SailNet

It seems 3/4" (19mm) is the largest line diameter recommended for the 32. Some say you should not exceed one size smaller than the max on a self-tailer.

Testers Examine Running Rigging Options - Practical Sailor

Eliminating the last bit of stretch in a sheet is of little advantage, but having a line that can put up with the abrasion, UV harassment, and the fatigue that ...

Best way to replace all running rigging? : r/sailing - Reddit

Assuming your boat was properly rigged to begin with, you can measure the lines and order replacements of the same diameter. Type-wise, they're ...

Sailboat Line & Rigging - Halyards, Sheets, & Control Line for Every ...

Double braids are used for the vast majority of all running rigging on sailboats including sheets, halyards and control lines for both ...

Colour Coding for Running Rigging | Jimmy Green Marine

Traditionally, the colours of the primary rigging lines are plain white for mainsail halyard, blue or white/blue for headsail sheets and halyard, and red or ...

Sailboat Running Rigging - NauticEd Sailing Blog

The tailer must keep tension on the line. If they cannot provide enough tension to keep the line from slipping in the winch then you should put ...

Master The Running Rigging On A Sailboat: Illustrated Guide

The running rigging on a sailboat consists of all the lines used to hoist, lower, and control the sails and sailing equipment.

Running Rigging Rope Fibres and Construction Explained

Polyester is the go-to fibre for cruising control lines. Dyneema or Vectran have significantly increased strength and reduced stretch compared with polyester, ...

How to Select Rope for Your Boat - Sailrite

Polyester: An excellent choice for applications where strength, low stretch and durability are important, as in most running rigging applications. Also, ...

Choosing Line for Cruising Sailboats | Expert Advice - YouTube

We will show you the choices for halyards, sheets and control lines, for cruising inshore, coastal and offshore boats to make it easier for ...

Selecting Rope - Length, Diameter, Type - RIGWORKS INC.

Main Sheet – Boat length x 2.5 (varies with the mechanical purchase being used) · Genoa Sheet – Boat length x 1 to 1.5 · Spinnaker Sheet / Guy – ...