Masthead And Halyard Sheave Pin: A Better Solution

How I solved a problem with the tufnol halyard sheave on my lugsail mast and implemented a much better solution.

[@user-xg7pl1we4i]

Greetings. I don't think it's necessary to have a pulley with this type of rig. For a long time now I have successfully used a properly profiled hole in the mast instead of an upper block. It is traditional, reliable and convenient; at the beginning of the season, you can spray silicone spray into the hole.

[@WavingNotDrowning]

Interesting. Any images online?

[@user-xg7pl1we4i]

​@@WavingNotDrowningkzbin.info/www/bejne/kIOugp6fas17oJYsi=usUNgoCPExOH_lE5I didn’t take any special photographs, but if you zoom in on some moments, you can see it. Another must-have detail is “bugel” or “traveler” - not sure about your terminology. He holds the yard near the mast.

[@WavingNotDrowning]

I’ve been planning to make a mast traveller.