ok , lad’s and lassies; what is the best length for an N30U? The books says 90’, what say you…
When, after 25 years of use, I replaced my factory installed running rigging on year 1986 30U #353, I took all the lines, along with the data sheet from the owners’ manual to the chandlery. The staff promptly photocopied the data sheet for their files. I do not remember the details, but there was significant differences between the lengths on the data sheet and the lengths from the boat. I replaced all the lines with the lengths as from the boat, but added 20’ to the (main) sheet to permit ‘over square’ trimming which had not previously been possible.
The lines’ quality was sold as “just the same as original”. However the red/green reefing lines’ colour faded within months, and all the running rigging will soon have to be replaced again. But remember, I sail only in fresh water and only from about early May to mid October.
Doug.
Douglas Y. Caldwell, Toronto, Canada
Nonsuch 30U #353, 1986, NANABOZHO
The last time I replaced my mainsheet, I added 15' to the manual's
listed 90' to get 105'... I was tired of sailing downwind with the end
of the sheet in my hand (but still having room to let out the
main!)... much more 'mentally comfortable' with the added length.
Peter Grabow
CAKEWALK III 1987 30U 430
NY, NY
I say 95’ to give you a little extra at the bitter end.
Joe Valinoti
S/V IL Gatto NS30U #221 (1984)
Sea Harbour Yacht Club
Oriental, NC
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how much did you add to the reef lines and/or topping lift? All of the lines on our 33 need replacement and I am thinking we should go longer than the book values.
Helen Dakin
Sashay N33 #7
Burlington ON