1/4" running rigging

[Chris D]

Jett, thank you for your input. It is nice to know that 5/16 can also be an alternative to the 1/4" lines. I've been thinking they sound a bit "thin", but since that is what the specs were from Hutchins, I thought it might be worth a shot. I may have to go and get my hands on both sizes to feel them in person before I make a decision. I love this site because of all of the shared experience that everyone has to offer. It makes for such a wellspring of knowledge and information.

Chris

[SteveL]

Johnny come lately here - talked to the CP parts tech and he said they've pretty much gone to 5/16" for everything. I'd prefer that over 1/4"  at least for the sheets because it's "handier", the 1/4" being more difficult to hold in a blow.

[Bocamo Bob]

the factory stated that 5/16 is the size for all lines on the boat.