[quote=oldgeezer]Thanks to all your replies. I got som UHMwPE line on eBay. It’s the same family as Dyneema and Spectra. 100’ of3/16 (5 mm)diameter ,12 strand single core for $44 (free shipping) from ropeusa in Miami, Florida. Good price and made it the USA. Can’t tell the difference between it and Dyneema. Same strength and flexibility. UV protection. Since I added a grommet to each of the forward outboard corners,you’ll need about 70’ of line. I also turned the side rails around so the slots are aft. This line is the same as my Spectra jib halyard so I would use I for a replacement if needed. Worked out perfectly. Tramp is very tight now. To tighten, I made a 6” length of
1 1/2” pvc schedule 40 pipe. Cut a notch across one end (1/4” wide, 3/4” deep) and drilled a hole across the top end for a piece of 3/4x12” pvc for a twist handle. Secured it with tape. A rod or large phillips screw driver could work also. Filed edges of notches around the corners so they don’t damage line when tightening. Strapped across center of rails with a 2” wide ratchet strap to prebend them. Released after tightening lacing.
Jim[/quote]
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