[Rhodes22-list] how to rig halyard

[BARRY RUEHLEN]

As some may recall, a friend and I took an '87 in over 4 years ago, At that time we thought it was in need of substantial TLC. As we got into it, things got worse. We then found termites. everything down to the stringers had to come out. Even the stringers had to be redone. We got most of that work done, and she got hit while on the trailer by hurricane Ian. The keel dropped and snapped, and she sustained some body damage. That has been repaired and we put on a beautiful application of Alexseal red paint. We are now sailing and working on understanding the rigging better. I recently put out a thread about out outhaul car and or rigging issue. We just got a new car from Charles today and will give all that a go tomorrow. Will let all know how that works.
 This thread is to address the fact that our rigging did not come with a halyard. My partner in the boat says that is absolutely wrong and has never sailed a boat without. (Back story, my partner has sailed all his life and raced professionally. I know jack, really) The question is do you all have a halyard to drop the head sail, and does anyone have a picture or diagram? I assume the main sail can't have one because it's inside the mast?? This actually came to the surface as we were talking to Art C. about purchasing a headsail from him. BTY Art, we are still interested if you would like to get back to me. My friend said you normally can change headsails without dropping the mast.
Best
Barry Ruehlen
SV perseverance, Rhodes 22
Saint James City, Fl

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