Hi Rolf,

I have been using 3mm SK-90 Dyneema for about 14 months with out any issues.
What I did learn was that you need to put in your first thimble them stretch the line before measuring and putting on the thimble at the other end.
My biggest complaint is that I can't find SK-90 in 2 or 2.5 mm!

I sorry I have not been keeping up, did you get your boats in the water?

Les

Originally Posted by Rolf_Nilsen
Hi all,

it looks like synthetic rigging is becoming more and more common in the yachting world. Have the time now arrived for beachcats also to go synthetic?

For our boat I am serious about using synthetic for all stays but keep the diamonds in SS wire.

Earlier it was suggested to keep some SS wire for the sections wrapped around the mast when rotating the mast. Still valid?

I have seen Colligo Marine referenced and SK78Max as one line option. Others?

Anybody with experience or opinions?


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