[Rhodes22-list] Why can't I use 3/16" for forestay with Harken?

[Fred Kaiser]

We moved from a 1/8 forestay to a 5/32 when we switched furlers.  I
can't think of a reason the 3/16 stay is a problem as long as it works
with the furler. It will add a little additional weight forward but
the Rhodes seems to like more weight forward.

Fred Kaiser
Fretless
Rhodes 22

On Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 5:34 PM, Greg PA <baywindgroup at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> I bought a used Harken 00AL Furler and it came with a 3/16" forestay that is
> in very good condition. I know you want to keep all the stays the same size,
> but why not use the 3/16"? It won't put any more down pressure if the back
> stays are still 1/8" and it would add a little more security up front to
> hand the added weight of the furler. Thoughts?
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