[C320-list] Halyard Problem

[William Ott]

Here is another solution but its not easy.  There are 2 machine screws that hold the cover plate to the top of the masthead fitting.  If you remove that cover the sheaves are exposed.  Be careful because the sheave aisles just lay in grooves and can easily pulled out.  Your halyard eye splice probably is caught between the 1st & 2nd sheave.  You probably will have to remove the wind speed/direction sending units to get to cover plate.  Anyway you look at it, it's not fun job 49' up.
Good luck.
Mike Ott
'Amanda Lu'
#508

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On Jun 5, 2013, at 3:03 PM, Joseph R Aberdale <summerwind3 at comcast.net> wrote:

> I have a wayward halyard and went to the top of the mast to see if I could retrieve it. No luck as there was no sight of it on the sheave. When I gently pull on the other end while standing on the deck I get resistance. I'm assuming you are going to tell me I have to drop the mast but I thought I'd ask if there is another solution.
> 
> Thank you for your thoughts.
> 
> Joe Aberdale
> #908