A good quality double braid is fine. Unless you are grand prix racing, and they might use spectra or something similar.


With regard to size, it is not so much about strength, but more about what is comfortable in your hands, therefore 10mm is usual. It is also what size cleats and jammers you have, if you go smaller, you may have to change them.

Easier to stick to the same size.

I bought a whole roll a couple of years ago, cheaper, but only problem most of my lines are all becoming the same colour! ( pull on the blue one, no not that blue one, the other blue one!)

Early this year replaced my jib sheets. 12mm Donaghys Yachtmaster XS. Australian made, excellent quality.

Got 50m for $110 from ropegalore.com.au

Don't buy the cheap imported stuff on ebay.

General rule for length is 1.5 x boat length.

Diameter would be dictated by what suits the v cleat. The winches would be suitable for anything 8-14mm.

Hmmm... I just found this jimmygreen.com/content/56-running-rigging-liros-recommended-line-diameters

I just replaced mine on my ns 27. I replaced the 12mm for 10. Best thing I've done. I found the 12mm was right on the limit with the cars and turning blocks, always got jammed and tangled during tacks, especially in light breeze. With the 10 I found it easier to tack and cleat off as well. I use to clean my sheets on the careel with wool wash. I like the smell. ... Wife wasn't happy when I threw them in the machine on gentle. Bundled up of course.

I just got an email from ropegalore.com.au

33% off everything and another 5% off using code 123ropeforme

and free shipping

30m of Donaghys 10mm Double Braid =$69 (I think another 5% off this)

Not a bad price!