[C320-list] Main halyard diameter

Louis Friedman via C320-list

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Jul 12, 2026, 11:56:11 AM (12 days ago) Jul 12

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I ordered a new halyard from Cajun ropes. Thought I checked specifications but looks like the recommended size is 3/8 and what he sent me is 7/16. I’m a little concerned it’ll get caught up in master or sheave - anyone else go with this size or am I looking at ordering another halyard?

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John Cheek via C320-list

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Jul 12, 2026, 3:53:41 PM (12 days ago) Jul 12

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I use 5/16 on the lake ...
7/16 adds more friction

Louis Friedman via C320-list

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Jul 12, 2026, 4:39:24 PM (12 days ago) Jul 12

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Thanks. I’m going to drip down to the 3/8. By the way Cajun Ropes does
a great job.

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Jul 12, 2026, 8:11:56 PM (11 days ago) Jul 12

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Depending on your selected line, dyneema may be stronger at the 5/16" size
Have fun

On Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 4:20 PM Louis Friedman <lou...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks. I’m going to drip down to the 3/8. By the way Cajun Ropes does a
> great job.
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 12, 2026, at 3:47 PM, John Cheek <jchee...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> I use 5/16 on the lake ...
> 7/16 adds more friction
>
> On Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 11:56 AM Louis Friedman via C320-list <

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