Navman
Member III
I am currently about to purchase an E38, 1986. The jib has a wire to rope halyard. The mantel on the rope portion where it is spliced into the wire ha worn through. In order to replace with a low stretch all rope halyard, do I need to replace the sheave? I know a sheave for wire has a smaller grove than one intended for rope. I also believe there are wire/ rope sheaves having a wire diameter groove as well as an additional shoulder to accept a rope. Does anyone know what kind of sheave I c an expect to find up in the mast head? The sheave is original to the boat.
Thanks!!
Navman
Thanks!!
Navman