Before the mast comes down, you can check the other wiring that comes down the 
mast - masthead anchor light, steaming light, deck/spreader light. Look at it 
where it is connected inside the cabin to see whether it's marine grade wiring. 
Mine was zip cord in the mast, and marine grade from the mast to the circuit 
breaker panel. Once the mast was down, I replaced the zip cord with marine 
grade wiring. Also, you might want to consider replacing wire rope halyards 
with all rope.while the mast is down. Check the sheaves to see whether they're 
worn, and need to be replaced. If so, you can get new ones from Zephyrwerks 
http://www.zephyrwerks.com . If you do replace the halyards, you may or may not 
have to replace the sheaves. If the sheaves have a groove for wire, you should 
replace them. 

Alan Bergen 
35 Mk III Thirsty 
Rose City YC 
Portland, OR 
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