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What to know, Spin Halyard Substitute Jib Halyard

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What to know, Spin Halyard Substitute Jib Halyard

Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2025 8:44 am
by Dan Corcoran
What do I need to know?

My Jib Halyard Cover failed at the clutch last night. I am wondering if I can use the Spin Halyard Instead for an upcoming jib & main race Friday.
Anything I should know before doing this?

Any cord recommendations for replacing jib and main halyards?

Re: What to know, Spin Halyard Substitute Jib Halyard

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2025 10:47 pm
by Dan Corcoran
Some answers I received:
- Using a spin halyard (installed in it's normal position) as a jib halyard should work, the swivel at the top would just spin 180 degrees towards the top of the mast.
- Replace your jib halyard with a spare spin halyard can work as a temporary solution.

Re: What to know, Spin Halyard Substitute Jib Halyard

Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2025 10:53 pm
by jkalucki
Sail California strongly recommended taking all the load off the clutch with the winch before opening the jib and main halyards. Especially when boned-on.

And so I always do. Been on the same halyards for 13 years -- and they're more worn on the shackle ends than at the cleat.
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