How long should spinnaker sheets be?
HOW MUCH LINE? Genoa sheets are generally 1.5 times the length of a boat. For non-overlapping jibs, one boat length is usually enough. Spinnaker sheets are usually twice the length of a boat.
How long should my main sheet be?
The rule of thumb with jib sheets is 1.5 times the boat length. Jib sheet length is governed by the lazy sheet, which needs to be long enough to reach the lazy winch with slack, and have a bit to spare.
Why are ropes called sheets in sailing?
So what are ropes called if not ropes? Mostly ropes are used in the rigging of a boat and are called sheets or lines. Rope is the generic term because in days of yore all of the rigging on a sailing ship was made using hemp rope.
What is the best line for halyard?
Use a blended braid Vectran® or Spectra® line for the halyards, jib sheets, and guys. Avoid using polyester for these high-load applications so that you don’t have to get extra-large diameters. Polyester can be used in control lines and other lower load lines.
What are the characteristics of a spinnaker sheet?
Important rope characteristics for a spinnaker sheet are: light weight, good grip and flexibility. In particular for yachts up to 36 ft there is a lot of manual trimming requiring good grip and flexible ropes. With very low winds the rope weight should not easily pull down your spinnaker/ gennaker.
What kind of rope to use on a spinnaker?
Dyneema ® and Stirotex ® are very light and very good UV resistant. To save weight the cover is sometimes removed in the area between winch and the spinnaker. DX Trim is a high performance rope with Dyneema® fibers for dinghy sailors. Very stiff and round line with a great durability.
What kind of rope is used for dinghy sheets?
High performance rope specially made for control lines and dinghy sheets. Provides superior grip, low elongation, high strength, very soft and does not knick. Also known as swiftcord. Learn More This ultra high performance regatta rope, has a core made of coated Dyneema® Sk78 fibers and special cover.