What size/type cordage is everyone using for their mainsheet and jib sheets? I have new lines which I got at a very good price, but I have found that they are too heavy. I am not looking to spend a lot of money as I am just learning to race a cat (I spend most of my summer racing keelboats right now), but I want something which will make it a little easier for trimming and easing.
Thanks!
Brian, go to www.nahca.org and click on "About Hobies". Then click on Hobie 16 wire and cord lengths. You'll get all the info you need. Most importantly, you need to join us...the recently revived Hobie Fleet 276 - email me at jeff.rabidoux@sbcglobal.net or are you the Brian L that already joined?
The stock items are 7/16 polyester for the main sheet and 3/8 polyester for the jib sheet. I replaced my jib sheet with 1/4 Yale Light (spectra core/polypropylene cover), with which I have been very happy. My first Yale Light jib sheet lasted about 6 years before the polypro cover was shot (spectra was still okay). I am now on my second sheet for about 2 years. Last year I replaced my main sheet with 3/8 Yale Light after the original polyester sheet was shot (approx. 10 years). The cover at the blocks/cleat is already showing some wear.
Bottom line: The Yale Light is definitly "sexier". I do like the fact that it doesn't absorb water and I can use a smaller diameter but it does seem to wear faster and the "performance" difference is negligable. You may want to use your existing sheets for a couple of years before dropping $ on new sheets.
Thanks for the info!
Jeff, yes, that's me. Sorry I missed the last meeting, got caught up at work late 
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