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I'm about to renew some of my ropes and blocks,main sheet uphaul and maybe some standing rigging,and was looking for information on what sizes people use and lengths required.This all came to a head after the mast came down at the weekend, forestay gave way.
Hi Simon,
If you buy what you want from any of the following
Windsport (Brian Phipps)
Sawford Marine
Spencer Rigging or
Cat-Bitz
They know the lengths to make them.They are all listed under suppliers on this web site.
Otherwise you take your old bits to the Chandlers and they copy them.
Best of Luck
Make sure when you do buy you know what you want in terms of quality as well as quantity. All those mentioned above can sell you the right length, but if like me you have the old style blocks you will want smooth, shiney rope which runs well, as opposed to fluffy rope which is kind to your hands... sorry that probably doesn't make your decision any easier, but if you think about what you need & ask the right questions you'll get the right answers from the suppliers.
Thanks for all the tips But what size ropes are needed and are we allowed to upgrade the mainsheet blocks or is there a repair kit to change a couple of the bearers.
I've for my sins looked on the Laser site for rudder repair kits cost ?37,cat-bitz same thing ?28.83 but still no info on rope sizes.Still looking getting ready for the winter maintenance.Thanks for you help.
Go to the Manuals section on this site & download the parts list pdf. Mainsheet dia 9.5-10.5mm & length 6-11m.
There is a health warning with this list though, it's not particularly easy to use, or indeed particularly complete, but it's the best we have at the moment.
Also check out the Class Rules (amended at the last AGM) for the amends to specs which the Class has agreed, e.g. jib sheet changes.
Standing rigging can be plastic coated & the wire diameter either 3 or 4mm, lengths known to suppliers, but also in the list.
