[C320-list] Halyard Problem

[Tony Murphy]

Was also thinking that if it isn't too far down, you could use one of the flexible
inspection cameras.  I've seen them as long as 16ft or more with LED lights
on Amazon. Some require a laptop with USB, so not very appropriate
for top of the mast work… but others come with their own small LCD monitor
(for more money, of course).

I've been meaning to get one of these anyway… the surveyor used one
when we purchased our boat to get a good look at those dark hidden corners
behind bulkheads and tanks and such.

Whatever route you choose, good luck!!

Tony Murphy
Bella Sol #886


On Jun 5, 2013, at 7:38 PM, "Jeff Hare" <catalina at thehares.com> wrote:

> You could try a plumber's snake with the end bent into a V or a shape that a
> line would wedge into and not just slide out.   
> 
> Try to push it down into the pile of line that is most likely down there and
> try to snag a loop of it.  I also thought of a fish hook, but I'd be
> concerned about snagging one of the other halyards, so forget I said that.
> :)
> 
> In any event, try to make sure that the existing halyards are very tight so
> they don't get in the way.
> 
> That's what I'd do before pulling the mast. 
> 
> Any wiring should mostly be contained in the PVC wiring channels in the
> front 2 corners of the mast.
> 
> -Jeff Hare
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Joseph R
> Aberdale
> Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 4:44 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Halyard Problem
> 
> Chris,
> 
> There is nothing to pull through. The part that attaches to the sail has
> disappeared into the mast.  When I went to the top in the bosun's chair,
> there was nothing there to pull through.
> 
> 
> On Jun 5, 2013, at 3:21 PM, Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> More than likely it simply wedged upon itself when it piled up as it 
>> fell. If so, you should be able to pull it out though it might need a 
>> little persuasion from your halyard winch.
>> 
>> On Wed, 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
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> --
>> Chris Burti
>> Farmville, NC
>