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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Posted: Jun 16, 2018 - 11:46 PM
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Posted: Jun 17, 2018 - 10:49 AM
You may need a smaller diameter line.
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Posted: Jun 17, 2018 - 11:35 AM
Maybe.... Its the same diameter as my old one. Too late now I guess.
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Posted: Jun 17, 2018 - 01:48 PM
what diam is it?
what brand was the previous line (there can be small differences between brands
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Posted: Jun 17, 2018 - 01:55 PM
You can soak it in fabric softener if you think it just needs to lose its stiffness -
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Posted: Jun 17, 2018 - 05:35 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhpVlXfe8kw
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Posted: Jun 17, 2018 - 09:15 PM
Half inch diameter.
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Posted: Jun 18, 2018 - 08:47 AM
I know you said that’s the diameter you used before but that sounds too large -
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Posted: Jun 18, 2018 - 09:02 AM
definitely too large. i would use 5/16" max. i use 1/4" on my boat and it runs great. -
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Posted: Jun 18, 2018 - 04:07 PM
Buy a section of a much smaller diameter, and have someone splice it into the end of the mainsheet.
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Posted: Jun 18, 2018 - 08:03 PM
+1
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Posted: Jun 20, 2018 - 07:50 PM
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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Posted: Jun 22, 2018 - 11:04 AM
ok ... thanks for the info.
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