Rope List
| Position / use | Dia (mm) | Length (m) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main halyard | 4mm | 15m | Polyester cover - dyneema core |
| Spinnaker halyard | 4mm | 19m | 8-plait pre-stretched polyester |
| Mainsheet | 8mm | 8.5m | Dyneema/Polypropylene etc. |
| Jibsheet | 6-7mm | 10m (varies with crew/wings) | Dyneema/Polypropylene etc. |
| Spinnaker sheet | 5-6mm | 15m (varies with crew/wings) | Dyneema/Polypropylene etc. |
| Mainsheet strops | 3-4mm | 3m | Coated Single braid dyneema |
| Barber haulers | 4mm | 2m each | Polyester cover - dyneema core |
| Kicker lead back (standard) |
4mm | 7m | Polyester cover - dyneema core |
| Kicker lead back (continuous) |
4mm | 13m (sufficient) | Polyester cover - dyneema core |
| Kicker at boom | 4mm | 1m | Coated Single braid dyneema |
| Swatcher | 5mm | 1m | 8-plait pre-stretched polyester |
| Trapeze elastic | 4-5mm | 4.5m | Shock Cord |
| Trapeze adjusters | 5mm | 2m each | 8-plait pre-stretched polyester |
| Trapeze lines |
2-3mm |
4.7m x 2 (4.2m-4.4m after splicing - wires were about 4.2m) | Coated Single braid dyneema |
| Cunningham lead back | 4mm | 5m | Polyester cover - dyneema or polyester core |
| Cunningham tack line | 4mm | 1m | Polyester cover - dyneema or polyester core |
| Pole launch | 4mm | 5.5m | Polyester cover - dyneema or polyester core |
| Pole tack line | 4-5mm | 5m | Polyester cover - dyneema core or single braid dyneema |
| Outhaul outer end | 4mm | 1.6m | Polyester cover - dyneema core |
| Outhaul mast end | 4mm | 3.5m | Polyester cover - dyneema core |
| Jib Halyard tail | 4mm | 5m | Single braid polyester |
| Toe Straps | 50mm | 2.5m x 2 | Webbing |
NOTE:
1. The diameters quoted are nominal and will vary according to manufacturer and type used.
2. Class rules allow any diameter or type of rope to be used for running rigging. However, the recommendations above have been found to work well.
3. The lengths quoted are given in good faith but no responsibility can be taken for their accuracy.
