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[Brion Toss]

Hello,
Classical load distribution calls for the V2's and D2's being the same size (See the Apprentice, but on most boats, even cutters, more goes to the upper panel, thus the smaller D2. Note that a combination of 5/16" and 9/32" is also an option, and would preserve the existing pin sizes. The question, as always, is "what is the load?" Since this is a sloop, the only lateral load at this height comes from the mains'l. So if there are no signs of accelerated fatigue in the old wire, stay with 1/4".
Fair leads,
Brion Toss