I need information on retrieving my jib halyard from the mast. I lost a cleat in a 23 knot wind and the halyard to the mast. Any advice is appreciated. Cap't Charles
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Jib Halyard retrieval
Congats. This happened to me this year as well. I found my answer here on the foroum (actually, it was on the Catalina site). I have a Cat22 and lost my halyard to the top of the mast. It was suggested to use electrical conduit. Two 10ft pieces joined together with a hook on the end. This is a good suggestion but did not work for me. I motored the boat over to the slip next to the marina resteraunt. I then went up to the deck overlooking the lake. I used a 10ft piece of conduit with a hook. Bam, caught the halyard and pulled it over and lowered to my 1st mate. A friendly nearby boathouse would also work. Goos luck.
Congats. This happened to me this year as well. I found my answer here on the foroum (actually, it was on the Catalina site). I have a Cat22 and lost my halyard to the top of the mast. It was suggested to use electrical conduit. Two 10ft pieces joined together with a hook on the end. This is a good suggestion but did not work for me. I motored the boat over to the slip next to the marina resteraunt. I then went up to the deck overlooking the lake. I used a 10ft piece of conduit with a hook. Bam, caught the halyard and pulled it over and lowered to my 1st mate. A friendly nearby boathouse would also work. Goos luck.
Drop the mast
Those darned halyards will get away. You could try a boat hook, pole tree trimmer (my favorite, tried it). Short of spending half the day running around for an "easy" solution it may be better to just drop the mast.
Those darned halyards will get away. You could try a boat hook, pole tree trimmer (my favorite, tried it). Short of spending half the day running around for an "easy" solution it may be better to just drop the mast.
Main halyard
Can't you use the main halyard to lower the mast? My old H23 didn't have a mast raising system. It was tough but doable. 2 or 3 men should be able to lower the mast. Just be careful. BTW, I have a lot of family in that part of the country. Good Luck, Mike Howell (of the Como-Murfreesboro Howells)
Can't you use the main halyard to lower the mast? My old H23 didn't have a mast raising system. It was tough but doable. 2 or 3 men should be able to lower the mast. Just be careful. BTW, I have a lot of family in that part of the country. Good Luck, Mike Howell (of the Como-Murfreesboro Howells)
Try with Pole First, then...
I've done the same thing. I fussed with various poles (swimming pool pole, etc). If the halyard is not hung or bound on anything, a pole will get it quickly. I wasted half a day with several poles and ended up dropping the mast with the spinaker halyard. Next time, if I can't get it with a pole in 10 minutes, I'll drop the mast. Also, I now use the spinaker halyard for all mast work so I can keep the jib on my furler during the whole process. BrianW
I've done the same thing. I fussed with various poles (swimming pool pole, etc). If the halyard is not hung or bound on anything, a pole will get it quickly. I wasted half a day with several poles and ended up dropping the mast with the spinaker halyard. Next time, if I can't get it with a pole in 10 minutes, I'll drop the mast. Also, I now use the spinaker halyard for all mast work so I can keep the jib on my furler during the whole process. BrianW
Use the main halyard and a coathanger
Unshackle the main halyard from the mainsail. Tie a loop in the bitter end of the halyard then attach the shackle so the main halyard becomes a continuous loop. Wrap the coathanger around the shackle securely, squeezing the hooked end tight so the jib halyard will run through it but not the jib shackle. Run the hook up the mast on the main halyard while standing on the cabin top. Just a little bit ahead of the mast works best. By moving your arm around a bit, you should be able to snag the jib halyard pretty easily. Good luck. Peter H23 "Raven"
Unshackle the main halyard from the mainsail. Tie a loop in the bitter end of the halyard then attach the shackle so the main halyard becomes a continuous loop. Wrap the coathanger around the shackle securely, squeezing the hooked end tight so the jib halyard will run through it but not the jib shackle. Run the hook up the mast on the main halyard while standing on the cabin top. Just a little bit ahead of the mast works best. By moving your arm around a bit, you should be able to snag the jib halyard pretty easily. Good luck. Peter H23 "Raven"
Boat house
I am sure you have this solved by now, but for furture consideration...... This happened on my Cat22. I pulled up to the marina resturant outside 2nd floor deck. Used a 10ft piece of conduit with a hook on one end. Reached over and snagged the halyard with no trouble. A nearby boat house will also work.
I am sure you have this solved by now, but for furture consideration...... This happened on my Cat22. I pulled up to the marina resturant outside 2nd floor deck. Used a 10ft piece of conduit with a hook on one end. Reached over and snagged the halyard with no trouble. A nearby boat house will also work.
Prevention is Best!
Our jib halyard got away once while raising the jib, but never again! From the jib halyard snap shackle eye, run a short length of dacron samson braid (about 1/4 inch diam), just long enough to reach the second hank down the jib. On the other end, splice in a solid stainless ring just large enough so you can stick the jib hank through. When you bend on the jib, after attaching the halyard, run the second hank through the ring and then clip onto the forestay. In effect, the luff of the jib acts as a retrieval line should the jib halyard become disconnected. It ain't pretty, but it works!
Our jib halyard got away once while raising the jib, but never again! From the jib halyard snap shackle eye, run a short length of dacron samson braid (about 1/4 inch diam), just long enough to reach the second hank down the jib. On the other end, splice in a solid stainless ring just large enough so you can stick the jib hank through. When you bend on the jib, after attaching the halyard, run the second hank through the ring and then clip onto the forestay. In effect, the luff of the jib acts as a retrieval line should the jib halyard become disconnected. It ain't pretty, but it works!
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