FlawedLogic Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 I recently got Maffioli Swiftcord jib sheets, and some of my local competitors asked me whether I was sure they were class legal. I checked the APS website - and they were there, although they aren't there now. I also called Layline and was told that they sold all kinds of it to 22s and 24s for all kinds of running rigging, including jib sheets. But the process had me wondering who the class authority was for this kind of stuff... as I'm sure it's not the vendors I'd asked. So - where is this type of stuff listed? Who would be the authority on the issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kaylie Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 I recently got Maffioli Swiftcord jib sheets, and some of my local competitors asked me whether I was sure they were class legal. I checked the APS website - and they were there, although they aren't there now. I also called Layline and was told that they sold all kinds of it to 22s and 24s for all kinds of running rigging, including jib sheets. But the process had me wondering who the class authority was for this kind of stuff... as I'm sure it's not the vendors I'd asked. So - where is this type of stuff listed? Who would be the authority on the issue? Are they synthetic and less than 8mm thick? That's the rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlawedLogic Posted September 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Are they synthetic and less than 8mm thick? That's the rule. But is Class rule 3.6 the only rule I have to worry about? (To answer your question, yes - I bought 8 mm line.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kaylie Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 That's the only place I find a spec for jib sheets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chris Morlan Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Are they synthetic and less than 8mm thick? That's the rule. I think you meant "not less than 8mm thick" 8mm is minimum thickness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbeyyonug Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I am looking to go to a 2:1 system for the jib, using Harken 29mm Carbo T2 blocks and Sampson Warp Speed line. The specifications say that these blocks can handle a 8mm line, however, my local rigger warned me away from going to the maximum line size as the block would be less effective. So, what is the class rule on stripping the line where it could run through the block? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPrincing Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I believe you can strip it, but the narrowest part (the stripped part) has to meet the minimum diameter as listed in the rules. Send a email to class office: j22@roadrunner.com and C Howell will send it to the chief measurer for a ruling. go here: http://www.usaj22.com/index.php/the-boat/line-lengths It lists minimum diameters, suggested line lengths and a suggestion on a line manufacturer (which may be dated) Chris Princing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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