main halyard

  1. M

    How to rig the mainsail and topping lift to prevent jamming

    I am looking for some advice on how to rig the topping lift and main halyard at the top of the mast without the rope getting jammed in the mast slot. We are novice sailors and really appreciate any advice we can get. Here is some further information below: We recently acquired a Catalina 27 for...
  2. David Marteney

    2003 Hunter 426DS Main Halyard specifications - what length?

    My Hunter Owners manual provides the line specifications for the main halyard of the in-mast furling rig as 7/16" XLS Extra but does not provide the length. Has anyone had to replace the main halyard on a 426DS with a furler and know what the length was? I have heard 121 ft but that seems too...
  3. M

    Oday 222 running halyards aft to cockpit

    Hello. I just recently purchased a 1984 Oday 222. The boat was in great condition when I got it and have only had to do minor work and replacements on it. Planning to replace the main halyard on it but I also wanted to run it aft so it can be raised from the cockpit. The Standard layout of...