Hello E38 owners! (and anyone else who may have a clue)
I am researching line size requirements for my E38 as I am looking to upgrade a good portion of the running rigging. What I would like to know specifically is the recommended line sizing for each controll. Some of mine look a little large, others seem puny...
Heres the list:
Main/head sail, spare halyards (wire/line type) = 3/8"
Spinnaker halyard (all line) = 1/2"
Spin pole topping lift = 3/8"
Boom vang (soft) = 1/2"+
Main sheet = 1/2"+
Genoa sheets = 1"
I have entertained the idea of changing to all-line halyards and the recommendations I see calls for 1/2" line. I am thinking of replacing rope clutches too. Rope clutches that hold 3/8" line generally don't hold 1/2" as well so I'd like to coordinated the purchasing. Please let me know what is appropriate size-wize. I do like the large size on the sheets and vang as they are easier on the hands.
I'm looking at Lewmar D2 rope clutches and the drawback to their design appears to be narrow line size specs for each clutch size. They are rated 5/16" - 3/8" or 3/8" - 7/16" or 1/2" - 9/16"
Thanks, RT
I am researching line size requirements for my E38 as I am looking to upgrade a good portion of the running rigging. What I would like to know specifically is the recommended line sizing for each controll. Some of mine look a little large, others seem puny...
Heres the list:
Main/head sail, spare halyards (wire/line type) = 3/8"
Spinnaker halyard (all line) = 1/2"
Spin pole topping lift = 3/8"
Boom vang (soft) = 1/2"+
Main sheet = 1/2"+
Genoa sheets = 1"
I have entertained the idea of changing to all-line halyards and the recommendations I see calls for 1/2" line. I am thinking of replacing rope clutches too. Rope clutches that hold 3/8" line generally don't hold 1/2" as well so I'd like to coordinated the purchasing. Please let me know what is appropriate size-wize. I do like the large size on the sheets and vang as they are easier on the hands.
I'm looking at Lewmar D2 rope clutches and the drawback to their design appears to be narrow line size specs for each clutch size. They are rated 5/16" - 3/8" or 3/8" - 7/16" or 1/2" - 9/16"
Thanks, RT
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