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Old 08-28-2006
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Originally Posted by hellosailor
"Because that is where the boat is and I need to step the mast to replace the main halyard sheave."

I don't understand that. If you pass a fish tape up the mast ($10 at the hardware store) the mast can be horizontal, or just tilted up on one saw horse, and you can still feed lines through it very easily.

Wouldn't that work for you?

The other option, instead of moving the boat ($) would be if they can use the travellift, put a sling around your spreaders, and help you step the mat so no gin pole and dancing is required. Quite possibly cheaper than moving the boat.
He's not replacing a halyard...he's replacing the halyard sheave that is located up in the masthead cap.
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