[quote=yurdle]Between the two cats I've had, the three trap adjustment lines that I didn't proactively replace snapped and dumped my crew in the water.
The cost in dogbones alone warrants buying a bunch of new 3/16" sta-set.
I'm with Andrew, it DOES wear, and should be replaced when the wear shows. And that's with new line. See above for results of old line.
I use 3/16" sta-set for my jib downhaul, jib halyard tail, main downhaul, mast rotator (limiter), outhaul, trap adjustment lines, jib traveler lines, main halyard tail, rudder tie ups...and more. I buy a chunk of the sta-set in the off season or if I find it on sale and use it up as it gets worn (cleats wear it out fairly quickly.) I like having all of those lines homogeneous for ease of replacement and cost and ... well, if the 1200# breaking strength is the weakest thing on the boat, good. Controlling and confining failure to the cheapest parts works for me.[/quote]
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