Hi Rolf,

I would indeed try a non braided vectran line with a cover. I am completely sure that the stretch comes from the weaving and not the material.

I sail a SC-20 which likes a really tight rig to begin with. I think partially because of the 12' wide beam. I would tighten the rig to the same specs as with normal stainless steel. I think if I tightened it any more it would cause undue stress to the rest of the boat. The bigger boats can continuously tighten their lines when on the water but beach cats are not set up that way.

I have the origional Vectran lines with the boat and I can get the dimensions for you next week. They are not that much more windage but the weight was close to yarn. I would have to add some nylon shroud protectors to protect daggerboard and harness line chaffing which would end up weighing more than the lines themselves and increase the diameter. It also made it more of a pain to work with.

Tornado,

Very lucky indeed. I think most of us have made decisions on the side of fun hoping we could squeak it out by not pushing the boat too much. Glad it worked out for you with no damage.