CDI owners (jib halyard)

[Windtherapy]

So I just finally took my mast off my boat and brought it into my pole barn today to study it and straighten out all the halyards, shrouds etc. Of course I am replacing all halyards and sheets but I have a question. Since the CDI has it's own halyard, for those who have a CDI, do you just get rid of your jib halyard or do you just leave it on the mast? Either way I was thinking maybe I will use this as part of my mast raising system.

 

[Justin_NSA]

Keep it for a light air sail someday. "Drifter" is the common name although I'm not sure that's accurate.

 

[Windtherapy]

I believe you are correct and good idea.

 

[Allan12210]

Also if you ever have to go up the mast with the main halyard, you can use the jib halyard as your safety line.

 

[Joe]

You can never have enough halyards.

 

[RoyS]

I use mine to haul the inflatable onto the front deck when the boat is idle. By all means keep it.

 

[flynhi4u]

We use ours with the mast raising system. By all means keep it!

Sam

 

[JohnVTX]

You can also use it to tip you off a grounding

 

[Windtherapy]

As always thank you everybody. Love this site!