How to measure the size of jib hanks

[phorvati]

Hi everyone, I am at the end of my inner forestay installation project. Before doing some offshore runs, I still need to get some hanks for my jibs. I have a #4 8oz heavy weather jib, and a storm jib(no idea what the weight is). I checked and both have gromnets installed. They look to be chromed bronze type. The edge of the hole is 1 inch from the luff. My inner forestay size is 5/16 braided wire. Does anyone know what size hanks I need. There is 14 holes on the #4 jib.
Petar

[S/V Elusive]

I suspect that you could call ANY of your local sail lofts and ask them - or email them.

The following site has a diagram for Wichard Hanks

http://www.proboat.co.uk/item.asp?prod_id=388&cat_id=37

There are two different types and some sizes at West Marine - link below

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...key=SiteSearch

Several different types at Defender.com

http://www.defender.com/category.jsp?path=-1|118|319693&id=319694

[GordMay]

Brass Press-On Jib Hanks ~ Insert the tab (claw, or sister hook) into the grommet and press it closed.
A 2" (LOA) Jib Hank c/w 7/16" or 1/2" piston eye usually fits 5/16" wire,
(2-5/32" fits 3/8" wire , 2-9/16" fits 7/16" wire)

I don’t recommend the Nylon Snap-On Hanks.

[S/V Elusive]

I can't imagine using nylon hanks on anything over about 21 feet LOA.