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Originally Posted by Marieholm26
Hello!
I got a question for this forum:
What you think about use a dyneema material for furling gear and halyards for genoa and mainsail?
I read some different opinion, some time completely opposite to use this material in 30 years old boats.
Some say that the old boats are more flexible and is better to associate normal fiber line than new ones dyneema (that is more strong than steel!!) all the sistem need to be flexible..
Some other say when you use dyneema for halyard you must pay attention to winch it to tight. It could cause a rig failure ..due the strength of it than became more than shrouds ...Boh!? I'm little confused.... 
Any advise or opinion?
Ciao
Gabriele |
If the the line is sized for the load don't you feel the "hand" of the small diameter will be less than desirable? I think wire halyards went away for good reason; there are too many other good choices with the rope we have today. Dyneema cored Polyester Braid would offer hand, strength, and low stretch but at a cost factor... We are fortunate to have so many choices, aren't we? Be well!
