[Public-List] Mast Sheave

[Dwayne Back]

Toward the end of the season the main's halyard became wedged between the sheave and the mast preventing me from dropping the main.  Unfortunately in the time I was able to address the issue the main sail was significantly damaged by wind.  Apparently the halyard slipped beside the sheave wheel and wedged in between the wheel and mast.  Looking at the mast there is plates that seem to direct the halyard line to the wheel with screw holes indicating possible guides which I am lacking.  I am curious as to whether anyone else has had this issue and the appropriate correction as I am likely going to have to buy a new main and obviously I do not want a repeat occurrence.

Thank you,
Dwayne 
94 Orion