Special request

[knothead]

I don't think that single braid would have a big problem with chafe. The only thing I remember that was bad about it was that a strand would sometimes catch on something and have to be worked back into place.
I don't see why a cam cleat would be a problem for it.

Reading the NER stuff on Regatta Braid, it says it's applications are for main sheets and furling lines. Oddly enough, jib sheets aren't mentioned. Don't know why.

[seawolf]

Knothead,
Thanks for the input. I was wondering the same thing when I looked at the info.
Sheets were not included. Seems odd. Possibly the little extra stretch is the reason. Along with not good with self tailers as mentioned above.
I have original winches on my 1962 Columbia, and the service is pretty slick. I was hoping that the single braid flattening out a bit will offer a better grip around the winch along with the benefit of easy on the hands.
Fair winds.
Bob

[andert]

My mainsheet runs through a rope-clutch on the cabin top...not sure I'd use single braid for that, I'd worry about chafe, and the falttening of the line seems like it would make for less purchase. My jib sheets cleat after the winch, so no slippage or extraordinary chafe problems there. I'm not a racer, so I don't worry about a little more stretch in the sheets...softens the gusts a little, and absorbs a little of the shock to the gear in a gybe. I much prefer the Regatta braid I curently use for the jib sheets to the Stay-set that I used to have on there. 5:00 on a Friday here in Washington...time to go down to the boat for a nice cold beer!