[quote=rattlenhum](Beating a dead horse).......Before you spend coin on new lines just to change colors, I highly recommend that you work toward upgrades to the jib travelers/cleats, and main blocks as has been discussed before. Then choose appropriate lengths/diameters for the sheets accordingly. You'll be amazed at the difference. That said...
If you are going to keep running the original block/cleat/traveler system (jib) and 5:1 Seaway blocks (main), I would recommend that you just stick with Sta-Set.....it works reasonably well, holds up very well, and is relatively cheap. Premium line would be a waste with the poorly performing blocks/cleats and less purchase. If those little plastic sheeves in your jib blocks are damaged/missing (as is usually the case), you're going to chew that sheet up prematurely anyway. For these same reasons, you really don't want to go down on the recommended line diameters. Sure, it will run through better, but it will be hell on your hands without better hardware.
Note that the specs for the mainsheet in the line guide referenced above are for 6:1 blocks which are now stock. For the old 5:1 Seaways, I believe the diameter was 7/16 inch and the length was around 37 or 38 feet (please double check that).
In practice, you'll find that the recommended lengths for both the main and jib sheets are actually a little too long. Shortening the jib by 3-4 feet and the main by about 6 will work just as well and reduce clutter/tangles/fouling. I'd recommend that you buy the recommended lengths, then shorten them to suit yourself.[/quote]
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