Brion, Were I closer to the west coast, I would surely be interested in your forthcoming presentation, but, as an east coast guy, it's just a little too far. But, since the subject is "rigging your boat", I have a question that hopefully you or someone else can help with. I'm planning to upgrade my main and jib halyards, and am looking at Yale Crystalyne as a possibility because of its strength (plenty of that!), low stretch, creep resistance, flexibility, and cost effectiveness. The boat is an Ericson 38, and I'm looking at 3/8" line for ease of handling (I'd prefer 7/16", but the cost differential is pretty steep). I'm concerned about splicing this line - I'm told it requires a core-to-core splice, and I have your VHS video on Making Your Own Eye Splices, but that doesn't seem to cover the core-to-core case. I also have your splicing wand - great product! - and am wondering if you have some instructions on how I can make this splice.
Thanks in advance,
Gil Edwards
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