Length of mainsheet split tails

Started by Viper 57, October 24, 2023, 06:25:50 PM

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Viper 57

Hi

Is there a recommendended length for the main sheet split tails.  I am using an aft bridle setup with the bridle block spliced to a dyneema line  attached the gunwales  and the main split tails tied to the aft eye straps.

Also is there a recommended mainshhet length.

Who are people buying dual core line from .

Thanks

Peter Beardsley

Are you trying to make your own mainsheet or do you want to buy one?  There are a few folks out there who can make you a mainsheet. 

If you want to make one yourself, this is a good starting point for line lengths / diameters: https://forum.viper640.org/repairs-maintenance-and-upgrades/cordage-lengths-and-preferences/msg18934/#msg18934

I can't recommend the mainsheet I bought most recently - didn't come out the way I wanted.  Will need to spend some more time on this over the winter to get a really good one made and focus on the tail lengths properly. 
Viper 640 East Coast Regional VP / Class Governor
Viper 333 "Glory Days"
Formerly Viper 269 "Great Scott!", Viper 222 "Ghost Panda" and Viper 161 "Vicious Panda"

Mike Deyett

Vela sailing made mine.   Came out fine.  He had all the measurements