Mainsheet length
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Topic: Mainsheet length
Posted By: Annalethia
Subject: Mainsheet length
Date Posted: 05 November 2014 at 10:46
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Does anybody know the length of the mainsheet? 2008 model with small track Thanks ------------- CoCo Hanse 400 #470 Medway UK |
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Posted By: alidal
Date Posted: 05 November 2014 at 21:23
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If you search here I think you will find it.... http://www.yachtdatabase.com/app/yyshow.jsp?id=HANSE400&pr=909" rel="nofollow - http://www.yachtdatabase.com/app/yyshow.jsp?id=HANSE400&pr=909 ------------- Hanse 400#655 |
Posted By: Annalethia
Date Posted: 06 November 2014 at 06:23
Indeed I did thanks.
------------- CoCo Hanse 400 #470 Medway UK |
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Posted By: Wild
Date Posted: 06 November 2014 at 14:39
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HELLO on this database there are a few mistakes IMO. 12.2 M for the selftacking gib must by a mistake and using a 14mm sheet for the spinnaker ? ------------- Wild and Wet Belgium 545e#268 |
Posted By: Fendant
Date Posted: 06 November 2014 at 17:12
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You are right, on a H 345 the jib sheet is Liros Top Cruising 12mm Length 27 m. The main sheet is Top Cruising 12mm , Length 38 m. All seem to be on the very short side
 ------------- Frank |
Posted By: Mark_J1
Date Posted: 09 November 2014 at 09:43
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Those sizings are a guide, but need some thought. I'd add extra to the halyard lengths to allow some preventative maintence for chafe over time. I'd also say that if you want to do foresail changes single handed on a 400 a much longer Jib/Genoa halyard makes it easier. An extra 4 metres lets you run the halyard forward while you stand by the foil to guide the sail up. Some sessions at the gym to pull up the Dacron 54sq m Genoa up are also useful! The suggested 14mm sheets in the database are nuts. I've got some 14mm braid-on-braid and it is overkill on a 400 with anything like standard equipment. Gear on Grey Goose is Harken/Lewmar. Creates too much friction & is too heavy. Mark ------------- Hanse 400e "Grey Goose" Hull #31 |
Posted By: Mark_J1
Date Posted: 09 November 2014 at 09:51
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CoCo - just paid attention and realised it was you asking. Grey Goose is a few finger pontoon berths up from you. You are welcome to compare rigs. I think they are very similar. I can confirm that a 31 metre mainsheet works fine when tailed to the rear winches. Mark ------------- Hanse 400e "Grey Goose" Hull #31 |
Posted By: Bruno
Date Posted: 23 September 2015 at 22:17
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My mainsheet block at the foot of the mast broke this weekend and damaged my mainsheet line, which I will have to replace. According to the table as earlier referred, http://www.yachtdatabase.com/app/yyshow.jsp?id=HANSE400&pr=909 , the diameter would be 14 mm. The Lewmar block installed specifies that the max dia. should be 12mm, which could explain the breakage. The 2 stand-up blocks on the roof (no track on 2010 model) are of a large diameter. I wish to go to a more technical line with a smaller diameter, less stretch and higher load. My questions: 1) who knows the length of the mainsheet? 42m confirmed? 2) If I go to a Dyneema sheet, what should be its recommended diameter or breaking load? 3) Would do same with the main halyard. Thanks to all, ------------- Bruno Hanse 400, 2010 Hull 660, Canadian flag sailing Lake Champlain, VT USA |
Posted By: iemand
Date Posted: 24 September 2015 at 09:22
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If you go for dyneema you don't need to worry about breaking loads. Even 8mm would be fine. I would go for 10mm for the sheet since the sheet is mainly on the winch permanently. For the halyard I would also consider 10mm with an additional cover for the cleats. Alternatively 12mm. BR Thomas ------------- Hanse 312 MJ 2004 - Hanse 370e MJ 2007 |
Posted By: silversailor
Date Posted: 25 September 2015 at 15:45
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Why use dyneema for the mainsheet? Since it generally is on the winch while sailing there is no opportunity to downsize the diameter. As a result there is an extraordinary increase in it's strength which really isn't needed. Also, some stretch in the mainsheet (as well as flexibility) is a good thing. I would stick with a quality double braid polyester like Sta-Set or possibly Salsa or VPC, all by New England Ropes. ------------- Silversailor South Haven, MI USA S/V Legacy 2010 Andrews 28 |
Posted By: iemand
Date Posted: 25 September 2015 at 20:31
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10mm should work on The 46 Lewmar Winch. Than You should have dyneema whith The advantage of less friction. ------------- Hanse 312 MJ 2004 - Hanse 370e MJ 2007 |
Posted By: SolentJoe
Date Posted: 07 May 2024 at 17:54
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Our mainsheet needs replacing, and when I measured last weekend it looks to be 12mm and around 21m long. Nowhere near the 30m or 14mm suggested on the website linked above. Now it may be partly down to the fact that I measured it while attached rather than measured after removing - but a 9m difference seems enormous! I'll need to remove and measure again when I'm next onboard, but it would be helpful to know what length and diameter other 400e (we are 2008) have. Thanks! ------------- Voltigeur - Hanse 400 (2008) |