After Hurricane Florence we replaced 3 halyards on 2 boats just that way. We used a 52’ Morgan OI at the docks, and pulled the two smaller boats (a 37 and a 27) up to the Morgan with masts aligned and securely positioned with lines and fenders. The guy who was feeding the messenger line went up the mast of the Morgan in a harness, and then transferred to the target masts using spreaders and shrouds.
One tip is to use a length of bicycle chain for your weight. I slips pretty easily down the mast, fits through the opening in the mast when it gets to the bottom, and can be pulled out with either a magnet or a bend coat hanger wire. YMMV Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Sam Tunanidas via CnC-List Sent: Monday, January 21, 2019 4:20 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Sam Tunanidas <socyt...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Lost halyard My mainsail halyard got away from me on my LF38 and diappeared into the mast so I pulled it all the way out. Boat is currently on the hard. I'm sure I'm not the first to make this mistake. Has anyone had luck just dropping a weighted messenger line down from the top of the mast with the rig up or am I going to have to drop the rig? All responses appreciated.
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