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Title: Tack line
Post by: Peter Bauer on May 07, 2013, 12:18:37 PM
Can someone tell me the length + diameter of the tack line?  Thanks
Title: Re: Tack line
Post by: Reid Smythe on May 07, 2013, 12:55:53 PM
In the process of replacing mine, Just ordered 18 ft of 5mm line.  I estimated the length needed to be 210" from forward end of the mast step to the fully extended pole with some swag thrown in for knots and sufficient tail to tie on the spin.  Then I rounded up to 18 ft.  I do anticipate trimming it down a bit, but line's cheap.
Title: Re: Tack line
Post by: Peter Bauer on May 07, 2013, 03:03:08 PM
Thanks Reid.  When my wife took the car this morning (with the old tack line in it), she asked me: Do you need anything in the car?  I answer no, then two hours later remember I was going to use it to buy a new line but the car is still gone.  With your help and a different car, mission accomplished.
Title: Re: Tack line
Post by: Justin Scott on May 08, 2013, 07:08:53 PM
Your wife left?

and the first thing you missed was the tack line?
Title: Re: Tack line
Post by: Reid Smythe on May 08, 2013, 07:26:33 PM
Quote from: Justin Scott on May 08, 2013, 07:08:53 PM
Your wife left?

and the first thing you missed was the tack line?

You know you have your priorities straight when...
Title: Re: Tack line
Post by: Drew Harper on May 09, 2013, 08:33:25 PM
Quote from: Peter Bauer on May 07, 2013, 12:18:37 PM
Can someone tell me the length + diameter of the tack line?  Thanks

4.9 meters
16'1" feet
Title: Re: Tack line
Post by: Peter Bauer on May 10, 2013, 12:40:16 PM
Justin she only left for the afternoon.  She's been back since then
Title: Re: Tack line
Post by: Eric White on May 13, 2013, 02:05:13 AM
I use a piece of $2 scrap from APS with a few knots in the end depending on the driver. The APS boys hacked the spectra one during a wicked broach.
Title: Re: Tack line
Post by: Justin Scott on May 18, 2013, 01:56:38 PM
Quote from: Peter Bauer on May 10, 2013, 12:40:16 PM
Justin she only left for the afternoon.  She's been back since then

Thank God.
You can always order spectra online. The online brides are questionable at best.