Hey

I am going to replace my trapeze lines. I am thinking of using spectra line (I realise this is not class legal).

Has anybody tried this, if so what diameter line have you used and how did you terminate them. I think you would have to splice them as I have read that knots can decrease the strength of the line by as much as 50%. Have you had a problem with the line chaffing at the mast tang end (could use thimble?). If the line required is thicker than 3mm is there an issue with the trapeze handle?

In the event that it is too much hassle, buying line, buying FID. What length wire lines do you use? As the length specified seems too long. My current lines are approx 5.1 metres long, and it is nigh impossible to get back on the tramp.

All input appreciated.



Ken
Hobie 16 of unknown age (at least 15)