MRS line?

[dlandersson]

I have the old 26X MRS.

ANyone know what line (size and length) I should get to replace the old one (been there 15 years)?

[OverEasy]

Yer replacing yer Mrs?!?
That’s bold!
Depending on the state and locale they generally last longer than 15 years…. I’ve only had one and she’s still going good after 24 + years….

[NiceAft]

Overeasy wrote:

Yer replacing yer Mrs?!?
That’s bold!
Depending on the state and locale they generally last longer than 15 years…. I’ve only had one and she’s still going good after 24 + years….

[Be Free]

If no one answers first I'll dig out the micrometer and measure mine in the morning.

[dlandersson]

Thx. I'm thinking 5/16' and 55 feet. And weight/stress. I have no idea how strong it needs to be. I'm thinking pretty strong.

[Be Free]

The diameter matches my measurement. I did not check the length.

[dlandersson]

My wife told me on our honeymoon "length isn't important"

The diameter matches my measurement. I did not check the length.

[Be Free]

She was just being nice.

[kmclemore]

I have the old 26X MRS.

ANyone know what line (size and length) I should get to replace the old one (been there 15 years)?

The original (non-winch) MRS was supplied with 54 feet of 5/16" white line.

If, however, you're referring to the other (non-wench) Mrs. system... I've been maintaining mine for over 37 years now, and it's in very good condition. I have yet to find a suitable replacement, but then I rather like the original and it's acquired a lovely patina.

[Be Free]

Mine is the old-style non-winch version. I have no doubt that it is as old as the boat. I did notice a bit of chafing on one section last time I used it but I don't think its anywhere near ready to be replaced.

5/16 double braid should be good for something north of 3000 lbs lifting and just shy of 200 lbs with the most conservative safety factor baked in. A 26X mast weighs a bit over 40 pounds without the spreaders, stays, and whatever else we may have up there so it looks like the original MRS may be one of the few over-engineered parts of the boat.

[dlandersson]

No, the winch line.

I have the old 26X MRS.

ANyone know what line (size and length) I should get to replace the old one (been there 15 years)?

The original (non-winch) MRS was supplied with 54 feet of 5/16" white line.

If, however, you're referring to the other (non-wench) Mrs. system... I've been maintaining mine for over 37 years now, and it's in very good condition. I have yet to find a suitable replacement, but then I rather like the original and it's acquired a lovely patina.

[kmclemore]

No, the winch line.

For a winch MRS it’s 5/6” line, 15 feet long

[dlandersson]

Ok, my MRS winch line is like 55' long. The winch is the starboard cockpit one.

No, the winch line.

For a winch MRS it’s 5/6” line, 15 feet long