Rigging Length of Line Chart
Since so may Marshall Catboat owners have found our Rigging Length of Line Chart that was included in the Spring 1993 CATSPAW Newsletter to be so useful, we have re-printed it on our web site for easy reference.
We have found that over the years, when people make temporary rigging repairs, purchase a used boat, or for one reason or another do not launch their catboat for a year or two, the rigging may need to be replaced.
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Peak Halyard | Throat Halyard | Main Sheet |
Topping Lift |
Lazy Jacks |
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| 15 Ft. Sandpiper | 5/16" x 60' | 5/16" x 50' | 3/8" x 70' | 1/4" x 44' | (2) 1/4" x 9'* (1) 1/4" x 28' |
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| 18 Ft. Sanderling | 3/8" x 100' | 3/8' x 63' | 3/8' x 75' | 1/4' x 57' | (2) 1/4" x 9'* (1) 1/4" x 36' |
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| Marshall 22 Cat Rig | 7/16" x 120' | 7/16" x 75' | 7/16" x 108' | 3/8" x 71' | (2) 1/4" x 13'* (1) 1/4" x 40' |
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| Marshall 22 Sloop Rig | Mainsail | 7/16" x 122' | 7/16" x 75' | 7/16" x 104' | 3/8" x 70' | (2) 1/4" x 13'* (1) 1/4" x 40' |
| Jib | Halyard 3/8" x 65' |
- | Jib Sheet 3/8" x 90' |
Down Haul 1/4" x 50' |
(1) 1/4" x 38'* (1) 1/4" x 27' |
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* With eye splices on both ends.
Note: We use 3-strand polyester (dacron) as standard equipment. For the main sheet, braided line such as Stay Set is just fine. On the Sandpiper, add 5' to the main sheet if you have a Harken system.
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