GP14 Rope & Wire Lengths

Complete Specifications for All Lines and Rigging

Precise measurements and recommended specifications for every rope and wire on your GP14. From halyards to control lines, get it right the first time.

Main Rigging

Rope Qty Length Thickness Recommendation Notes
Main Halyard (Rope) 1 14m 4mm 4mm Kingfisher Evolution Race Dyneema Core Rope
Main Halyard Wire 1 6.807m —
Main Halyard Wire Tail 1 7.5m 3mm 3mm Evolution Splice 12 Strand Polyester Rope
Main Sheet 1 8m 6mm 6mm Gottifredi Maffioli Swiftcord 8mm can be used too and tapered
Main Sheet Tails 2 1.25m 3mm 3mm D12 Dyneema

Jib Rigging

Rope Qty Length Thickness Recommendation Notes
Jib Halyard (Rope) 1 9m 4mm 4mm Kingfisher Evolution Race Dyneema Core Rope
Jib Halyard Wire 1 4.039m —
Jib Halyard Wire Tail 1 4m 3mm 3mm Evolution Splice 12 Strand Polyester Rope
Jib Sheet 1 7m 6mm 6mm Braid on Braid Rope 6mm is recommended for through deck sheeting

Spinnaker Rigging

Rope Qty Length Thickness Recommendation Notes
Spinnaker Sheet 1 9.5m 6mm 6mm Evo Lite Race Taper Rope Usually tapered down at the ends
Pole Uphaul 1 Depends on Setup 4mm 4mm 8 Plait Pre Stretched Polyester Rope
Pole Downhaul Elastic 1 2m 5mm 5mm Shockcord
Spinnaker Halyard (Direct Hoist) 1 11m 4mm 4mm Kingfisher Evolution Race Dyneema Core Rope Direct Hoist System. This rope goes from the sail to floating pulley along floor via mast sheave
Ditto Control Line 1 4.5m 4mm 4mm Kingfisher Evolution Race Dyneema Core Rope Pulley to cleat - via fixed pulley under rear deck to cleat behind c/b casing
Spinnaker Halyard (Indirect Hoist) 1 2.5m 4mm 4mm Kingfisher Evolution Race Dyneema Core Rope Indirect Hoist System. Sail to forestay pulley
Ditto Control Line 1 10.2m 4mm 4mm Kingfisher Evolution Race Dyneema Core Rope Pulley to mast base via mast sheave. Measured to mast base only, actual length depends on location of the cleat

Control Lines

Rope Qty Length Thickness Recommendation Notes
Outhaul 1 6m 4mm 4mm Kingfisher Evolution Race Dyneema Core Rope Based on internal 2/1 pulley inside boom
Downhaul/Cunningham 1 6m 4mm 4mm Kingfisher Evolution Race Dyneema Core Rope Control Line Rope
Downhaul/Cunningham 1 1.2m 3mm 3mm Kingfisher Evolution Race Dyneema Core Rope Rope to gooseneck - Goes from pulley to gooseneck via pulley or eye on sail
Kicker Control Line 1 7m 4mm 4mm Kingfisher Evolution Race Dyneema Core Rope

Additional Equipment

Item Qty Length Size Recommendation Notes
Toe Straps 1 TBC 50mm wide 50mm Toe Strap Webbing

Quick Reference Summary

Standard Sizes

  • 4mm: Most halyards & control lines
  • 6mm: Sheets (main, jib, spinnaker)
  • 3mm: Wire tails & small controls

Top Recommendations

  • Kingfisher Evolution Race for halyards
  • Gottifredi Maffioli Swiftcord for mainsheet
  • Evo Lite Race Taper for spinnaker sheet

Pro Tips

  • Mark lines with tape for quick identification
  • Add 5-10% extra length for splicing
  • Consider tapered sheets for less weight

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