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    How to mouse a halyard

    Nov 26, 2020 2 minutes

    alyards need taking out if you’re unstepping the mast or the line needs replacing. It’s pretty straightforward, but there are a few steps to follow to make sure you don’t create more problems in the process. Replacing a failed halyard at sea is an entirely different matter, and we’re not covering that in

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