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mrsquish

VIC

80 posts

mrsquish

VIC, 80 posts

8 Sep 2011 11:04am

Hey guys,

I'm missing my main sheet off my landsailer. What rope size and blocks would you recommend?

Cheers,

Adam.

mrsquish

VIC

80 posts

mrsquish

VIC, 80 posts

8 Sep 2011 8:23pm

Well don't all talk at once!

I was thinking 10mm, and I've noticed that 3 falls seems to be the norm.

Nikrum

TAS

1972 posts

Nikrum

TAS, 1972 posts

8 Sep 2011 8:34pm

Hey! Some of have lives!! 10mm Rayon.. High Quality as you will be hanging off of it in strong winds.......................That is if they start up again..
Ron

landyacht

5921 posts

landyacht

WA, 5921 posts

8 Sep 2011 8:05pm

If you spend the cash on a 12mm sheetrope(proper yachting sheet rope) you will never look back. you dont need spectra.
I use 42mm diameter Riley rollerbearing blocks as they are only a bit more expensive than the lower end price of some of the fancy brands dont go down to 8mm as it will cut into your hands.

mrsquish

VIC

80 posts

mrsquish

VIC, 80 posts

8 Sep 2011 10:27pm

Ok cool, thanks Nikrum. I'll be heading into Whitworths at some stage to pick up some Ronsans.

mrsquish

VIC

80 posts

mrsquish

VIC, 80 posts

8 Sep 2011 10:30pm

Sorry Landy, I didn't see your post. Riley you say . . .

Gizmo

2865 posts

Gizmo

SA, 2865 posts

8 Sep 2011 10:09pm

Just don't use the bundles of rope that can be obtained cheaply from Bunnings, they have more stretch than your Nana's undies...

mrsquish

VIC

80 posts

mrsquish

VIC, 80 posts

8 Sep 2011 10:45pm

Struggling to find the larger Riley blocks online.

mrsquish

VIC

80 posts

mrsquish

VIC, 80 posts

8 Sep 2011 10:47pm

Yeah, no won't be doing that Gizmo. I grew up with sailing and have been in some rough conditions, so I have a healthy respect for a length of good quality rope.

grlynch

QLD

208 posts

grlynch

QLD, 208 posts

8 Sep 2011 10:58pm

How much sheetrope is needed for mini typically?

landyacht

5921 posts

landyacht

WA, 5921 posts

8 Sep 2011 9:07pm

yeah see if you can get the rileys, good low cost alternative
if not then ronstan is good,harkens are great but really pricey. you can go with bearingless pulleys for casual use, but try to find some rileys first

mrsquish said...

Sorry Landy, I didn't see your post. Riley you say . . .

sn

2775 posts

WA, 2775 posts

8 Sep 2011 11:50pm

rileys are eastern states somewhere, most shops dont seem to carry them, and I dont think they have caught up with the internet yet!

phone and fax only - and I dont have thier contact number either!

cisco

QLD

12365 posts

cisco

QLD, 12365 posts

9 Sep 2011 9:06am

Looks like they have updated their web page since I was last there.

www.rileyfittings.com/Page-Home.htm

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