Rigging the Halyard

Hi all,
Here's collected wisdom on the halyard from these forums, hopefully helpful to new folks like me. Perhaps it could live on in the Knowledge Base? Feel free to edit/correct. Enjoy!
-Jack.


Diameter
Standard is 3/16” = 5mm.

Length
Standard is 25 feet. An extra 3-5 feet is recommended, which helps if you raise the sail in knee-deep water.

Type
Spectra = Dyneema = HMPE = High Modulus Polyethelene

Cost and Where to Buy

• $0.38/foot for “5mm Robline...

Rigging the Halyard