I just bought a 1988 Capri 18. The main halyard was not in the mast top. I realize one end goes in the top. Does the other end come out at the mast bottom.
I purchased a 1988 Capri 18.,
- Thread starter Chuck Powell
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Hi Chuck.
Does the halyard come out the mast?
Well yes (maybe on your mast), if you have a Sheave at the top of the mast and an "exit box" down near the bas of the mast.
Here is an image of a Mast head with sheaves that provide a space for the halyard to run down in side the mast.
You would need a way to get the halyard out of the mast. This is where the "Exit Box" come into play
This on is usually above the deck about 4-6 feet and has a cleat beneath it. The line comes out of the mast.
If you do nto thave this gear then there will be a pulley at the mast top, and on the halyard will run down the outside of your mast.
Since this is an old boat no way to guess what the previous owners may have set up and given you.
Does the halyard come out the mast?
Well yes (maybe on your mast), if you have a Sheave at the top of the mast and an "exit box" down near the bas of the mast.
Here is an image of a Mast head with sheaves that provide a space for the halyard to run down in side the mast.
You would need a way to get the halyard out of the mast. This is where the "Exit Box" come into play
This on is usually above the deck about 4-6 feet and has a cleat beneath it. The line comes out of the mast.
If you do nto thave this gear then there will be a pulley at the mast top, and on the halyard will run down the outside of your mast.
Since this is an old boat no way to guess what the previous owners may have set up and given you.
thanks for trying to help.
I found the halyard slot on the lower part of the mast. I must use my glasses more
