Weekender plans: Length of lines

[Knut]

In the plans all lines (halyards and sheets) are specified in feet. I am about to buy the set and would be happy to know if the figures given in the plans are adequate (in the sense that they have already some length margin included). If so, it would be unnecessary for me to add another 5% just in case. A little too long can be handled; the opposite would be quite annoying :? .

When using two jibsheets for a Lapper from Ultasail, would it be sufficient just to double the specified 22' jib sheet length, or should I add some?

Experience beats theory so I would be happy for any tip on the above subject.

[Robert Cox]

Isn't it great to see two forumits from Miami?

Hey Knut, I think this has been discused before on this forum, so there should be some one can help you. One thing I've learned from these plans though is don't trust any measurement given. Always take a measurement yourself. The other thing to consider is some of the changes you've made to your boat. Your mast is taller plus the travellers for main and jib. I think to be on the safe side, I would measure all the lines before purchasing any.

If you would like, after we flip Star Chaser Sunday, I'll come up to your place and help you measure out all your lines.

Another one from Miami.

Bob 8)

[capt jake]

I will be at that point soon, I hope. I know in my case, I will have to measure everything as all of my lines are goin to be led into the cockpit.

I plan on buying the different color coded lines also, so that will mean more measurements, as they will come off of different spools.

[Mike Donlin]

I would definitetly rig everything with cheap clothesline first, IIRC we have some "short" peak haylards for sale, cheap!

[T. Nelson Surbrook]

I agree with using the cheap line for determinig the right length for the lines. For sure longer is better than being too short. Good Luck

[Knut]

Thanks for all the imput. Especially since I will also have lines with different colors, each cut has to be right (or on the long side). I was wondering if people with Weekenders on the water had just cut to plans and found the lengths OK, but it seems like the careful approach has been used by most. I will have to hold my horses, even noe that I am getting mighty impatient and go about it in the right and slow way. At least it will then get right and probably save me some money.

Clotheslines :? - fortunately I can experiment with this behind a closed gate so nobody is seeing it!!

[Frank Hagan]

Thanks for all the imput. Especially since I will also have lines with different colors' date=' each cut has to be right (or on the long side). I was wondering if people with Weekenders on the water had just cut to plans and found the lengths OK, but it seems like the careful approach has been used by most. I will have to hold my horses, even noe that I am getting mighty impatient and go about it in the right and slow way. At least it will then get right and probably save me some money.

Clotheslines :? - fortunately I can experiment with this behind a closed gate so nobody is seeing it!![/quote']

I faced this same issue, especially since I ran the halyards back to the cockpit. Here's what the plans say to buy, and what I bought:

Peak Halyard: 58' I bought 60'

Throat Halyard: 25' I bought 35'

Jib Halyard: 28' I bought 39' (way too long)

Jib Sheet: 22' I bought 33' (too long by about 5 feet)

Main Sheet: 37' I bought 47' because of my 4-part main sheet set up.

But I think the cheap clothesline trick is a better idea!