Just installed new double nylon braided mainsheet on my prindle and I noticed that the rope was getting stuck in metal traveler rollers when I was either pulling in boom or moving out boom. Why is the rope not moving smoothly thru the traveller? It's a low stretch rope which was recommended for main sheet. Does this rope need to break in? Traveler in good condition and sheaves roll fine. Thanks

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Frank
Prindle 15/Hobie 16/Hobie 14T
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You may need a smaller diameter line.



Edited by jalex on Jun 17, 2018 - 11:55 AM.

Maybe.... Its the same diameter as my old one. Too late now I guess.

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Frank
Prindle 15/Hobie 16/Hobie 14T
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what diam is it?
what brand was the previous line (there can be small differences between brands


can you show a pic of the set up?

You can soak it in fabric softener if you think it just needs to lose its stiffness

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhpVlXfe8kw

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Ron
Nacra F18
Reservoir Sailing Assn.
Brandon, Mississippi
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Half inch diameter.

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Frank
Prindle 15/Hobie 16/Hobie 14T
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I know you said that’s the diameter you used before but that sounds too large

definitely too large. i would use 5/16" max. i use 1/4" on my boat and it runs great.

Buy a section of a much smaller diameter, and have someone splice it into the end of the mainsheet.

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Prindle 18
96734
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definitely too large. i would use 5/16" max. i use 1/4" on my boat and it runs great.

+1



Edited by MN3 on Jun 18, 2018 - 08:04 PM.

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Just installed new double nylon braided mainsheet on my prindle

Is this just a semantic error?
Nylon is the preferred line for dock lines and anchor rodes due to its high stretch factor.
For running rigging you want a low stretch line. Dacron is a trade name for polyester, which has been the recommended
sheet and halyard line for some time. There are newer lines that exceed polyester for strength and abrasion resistance.
They can be rough on the hands.
I run a 1/2 mainsheet with blocks to match. I love it.



Edited by gahamby on Jun 20, 2018 - 08:57 PM.

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'82 Super Cat 15
Hull #315
Virginia
Previously owned: '70 H14, '79 H16, '68 Sailmaster 26, '85 H14T
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ok ... thanks for the info.

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Frank
Prindle 15/Hobie 16/Hobie 14T
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