I run halyards and wires in masts several times a year.  Ouse a 6-8 inch piece 
off bicycle chain and 50 lb monofilament fishing line. At the bottom, my helper 
has a coat hanger hook and a hemostat. 

Dennis C. 
Touché 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA

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On Sep 12, 2012, at 7:47 PM, "tim" <[email protected]> wrote:

> Hi,
>  
>    I'm in the process of replacing the annometer on top of my mast.    When 
> up there (I'm on a mooring), I cut the existing communications wire, for 
> which slipped out of my hands and went down the mast.  Oh no (grumbling).  
> Seeking advice for what is the best way to run a new wire down the mast w/o 
> unstepping.  I cant tell if the mast is stuffed with foam.  The existing wire 
> was relatively hard to pull out the bottom of the mast.
>  
> Thanks for your thoughts and advice.
>  
> Tim Welsh
> 1976 29' Mk1 S/V Sly Fox
> Malletts Bay, VT.
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