Is there a good reason for not using Dyneema for shrouds on a gaff cutter?

[Andrew Craig-Bennett]

Thanks, Brion.

I think I'll take this further. I'm about to lengthen the mast by six feet, in order to do away with the very annoying topsail yard, and that will mean new cap shrouds, so they will be some form of magic stuff, which will save the weight of the extra length of mast, at least.

I do wonder if, with the much lower loading on shrouds set up with deadeyes, creep would be such a problem - only one way to find out...

Will report back next year!