New Ericson-23 Mk II owner here (and first-time boat owner). I've got a few things I'm looking to do with the boat, one of which is replacement of the jib sheets.
Currently, it's got 1/2" jib sheets that are the same color as the main sheet and is a little confusing for family that I'm taking on board, so I'd like to replace with a different color ("The jib sheet is the blue one!"). Additionally, I'm looking at getting some of those Barton winchers to make things easier when I'm solo, but 1/2" sheets are too big for the Barlow 15 winches on the boat, so looks like if I want to use them, I'll have to downsize. Thing is, I've never bought new sheets before, so I've got some questions that I'm hoping folks can help me with.
- 1/2" is a bit overkill on that size of boat, isn't it? (though it is nice on the hands) Is 3/8" more appropriate? Does it really matter other than if I want the winchers?
- I've sometimes seen a continuous jib sheet rather than two sheets tied at the clew. Is one better than the other?
- How long of sheets should I get? Is there a rule of thumb based on boat length?
- I'm a casual sailor, though racing with my local yacht club isn't out of the question. Recommendations on which line to get/where to get it? I'm most interested in comfort and thrift.
Thanks!
Parker
Currently, it's got 1/2" jib sheets that are the same color as the main sheet and is a little confusing for family that I'm taking on board, so I'd like to replace with a different color ("The jib sheet is the blue one!"). Additionally, I'm looking at getting some of those Barton winchers to make things easier when I'm solo, but 1/2" sheets are too big for the Barlow 15 winches on the boat, so looks like if I want to use them, I'll have to downsize. Thing is, I've never bought new sheets before, so I've got some questions that I'm hoping folks can help me with.
- 1/2" is a bit overkill on that size of boat, isn't it? (though it is nice on the hands) Is 3/8" more appropriate? Does it really matter other than if I want the winchers?
- I've sometimes seen a continuous jib sheet rather than two sheets tied at the clew. Is one better than the other?
- How long of sheets should I get? Is there a rule of thumb based on boat length?
- I'm a casual sailor, though racing with my local yacht club isn't out of the question. Recommendations on which line to get/where to get it? I'm most interested in comfort and thrift.
Thanks!
Parker
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