NZTiger 17 Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 When replacing a halyard (or anything that tracks through the mast), I assume you tie the new halyard to the old one and pull it through until the old one is completely replaced by the new one. Is there a recommended process or knot for binding the old and new halyards? One that would ensure the join doesn't catch on any tracks or spools inside the mast, thereby turning the whole job to custard with neither the new or old halyard left in the mast? Thanks, Justin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Myjane 40 Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 I just replaced the main halyard , I tried several idears but the one that worked was out with the needle I stitched the two together loosely about an inch apart three stitches ,tied off , pulled it to see if it was strong and some electrical tape around , presto worked perfect with the inch gap allowed the old halyard to go over the pull and the new to follow , no mad pulling or tugging and out it cam of the mast , good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eruptn 89 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 +1 I find 50 mm masking tape better than electrical tape. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 427 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 + I add a squirt of fairy liquid to the outside of the taped joint just before pulling through Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,566 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 Fairy liquid? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Romany 158 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 Dishwash liquid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chariot 242 Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 That's good KM, but the Waa could only say blo--y men. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NZTiger 17 Posted April 8, 2018 Author Share Posted April 8, 2018 Some great advice there, thank you. Conditions were too good for tinkering over the weekend and had to go for a sail instead. Will give it a crack next weekend (unless I go shopping for one of those coffee tables). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Muzza 18 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 In the old days of three strand rope we used to use a long splice but with today's boats having braided line stitching and taping is probably the easiest method. An alternative to using tape is to use heat shrink tubing as it is strong and compresses the area where the ropes join. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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