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

[Larry Gioia]

Thank you!  I appreciate that greatly. 

> On Jan 17, 2022, at 5:46 PM, Peter Nyberg <peter at sunnybeeches.com> wrote:
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> 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
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>> Odessa, FL
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