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H23Pacman

H23Pacman

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Jun 5, 2017
2
Hunter 23 Wildwood Crest, NJ.
Hunter 23. I’m about to bring them both into cockpit before it goes in the water. Anyone know the actual length needed for both halyards?
Thanks.
 
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Joe

Joe

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Jun 1, 2004
8,269
Catalina 27 Mission Bay, San Diego
Adding 10 feet to existing halyard should do it. Remove that existing halyard first, leaving a messenger line in its place. Then you can get an accurate measurement. Use the messenger to reave the new halyard.
 
Claude L.-Auger

Claude L.-Auger

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Dec 14, 2003
1,446
Hunter 34 Lake of Two Mountains, QC, Can
Twice the height of the mast plus 10 or 15 feet ought to do it. One easy way to do it is to cut the shackle away and install it on new halyard (knot or splice...your choice), then stich end to end new halyard to cut end of old one, cover the joint tightly with electrical tape, then pull gently on cockpit (or mast base) end of old halyard. New one will follow exactly, go around the mast top sheave, inside mast and out at base then through the line stopper.
Careful not to pull to hard. If it snags, bring it back gently and find out why. The old one is your messenger and you don't want to loose it ! Good luck
 
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Crazy Dave Condon

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Jun 8, 2004
10,531
-na -NA Anywhere USA
Secure a messenger line to old halyard and gently keep light pressure on it so the small line will not come off roller if mast is up

You can order new halyards from forum store and not sure if extras line is added but if not add 5-6 feet extra
 
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