Steve Langton threads a new line down through a mastSome years ago, my Greek friend was having difficulty re-reeving an in-mast halyard on his Ocean Star 51, writes Steve Langton. He’d made several attempts using a weighted cord from the masthead, but this kept getting stuck on the way down. Want to read more articles like Re-reeving a broken in-mast halyard? A subscription to Practical Boat Owner magazine costs around 40% less than the cover price. PBO is packed with information to help you get the most from boat ownership – whether sail or power.