[Rhodes22-list] Mainsail and Jib furling control line specs

[Peter Nyberg]

Larry,

My mainsail furling and unfurling lines are 1/4".  Last year, I replaced my jib furling line with 3/16" because I would sometimes run out of room on my CDI furler spool with 1/4" line.  As I recall, 3/16" is what CDI recommends for this furler, but even with the thinner line, I still sometimes run out of room on the spool before the jib is fully deployed.  Operator error, I'm sure.

I don't know as much as I should about the various types of lines available.  I do tend to use Defender as a source, and often choose something from the New England Ropes Sta-Set offerings largely because most diameters are available in a wide variety of colors.  These lines seem to be performing well.

HTH,

--Peter


> On 2022-01-17, at 16:52:56 EST, Larry Gioia wrote:
>
> The gooseneck emails reminded me that I need to replace the Mainsail and furling 
> control lines on my ‘86 R22. Peter has an excellent episode 25 video on how to 
> do this, but my question is what type of line is that, where can I order it from 
> and what is the thickness?  1/4”?  The previous owner of my ‘86 was not familiar 
> with Rhodes rigging, used the wrong type of line, too thick (binds up) and too 
> short to thread through the boom. Peter you’ve directed me to Defender Marine 
> for other lines and I like ordering from them but can’t find that type of line 
> on their site. 
> 
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> 
> Larry
> 
> ‘86 R22 still unnamed!
> 
> Keystone Lake
> 
> Odessa, FL
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