some easy rigging questions

Awe, the snow is finally beginning to melt. I have slowly been putting together some spring upgrades (Aussie jib halyard, mast base/tang, rudder stiffening wafers, among other things...it's an old cat). I've hit several stumbling blocks.
1. how long is the jib sheet line...12'?, and what it the desired diameter? 2. I think I can get some more time out of the old tramp with a grommet kit and some stretch shock cord lacing...how many feet do I need if I'm doubling the amount of grommets on the rear (aft) of the tramp. They are originally spaced about 6" apart. It's sort of an ambiguous question. Perhaps these numbers are out there some where, but I had trouble finding them. I just don't want to short myself.
Thanks community!!!

these two threads discuss the issue. recently Matt Miller posted all the current line specs, but I couldn't find the thread.

http://www.hobiecat.com/community/viewt ... sheet+size

http://www.hobiecat.com/community/viewt ... sheet+size

I just bought 5/16" New England Rope line for my jib.

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Alfred
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If you aren't sailing on the edge, you're taking up too much room.

Don't bother. I cut some out of the side of a 5gal bucket using a hole saw. The ones that hobie sells are kinda a joke. I bought some, and they are really thin, and really small in diameter.

we use 1/4" on the jib sheet, 32' I believe. 5/16 will work but is kinda over kill for the 16 jib, 1/4 runs thru everything better.

I'm not sure on the grommet question but the Hobie grommet kit comes with more than enough to get the job done w/some extras left over.
rear lacing cord lengths is 15' per side and the center is 20.

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1/4" line is probably the right choice for racing but consider your crew. I race with my daughter and she needs the larger 5/16" It is a little easier on the hands over a weekend of racing.

Come on Andy toughen those American kids up ,I make my kids train with 3/16" to get there hands in shape

I did that with Jake now he's beating me! Lot of good that did!

Good point,I know the feeling.

The March 1997 "On The Wire" issue had a good article on "Towards the "No Slop" Rudder" by David Hall. I cut 3" diameter shims out of one gallon plastic milk jugs and they work great.

http://www.thebeachcats.com/OnTheWire/h ... ature1.htm

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Tim
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