A reeving eye (also called a “Flemish eye”) —either stitched or spliced— will ensure that your new halyard won’t get lost on the way up. If you’re shopping for new halyards, our archive report on cordage presents stretch and breaking strength data on popular low-stretch lines (see Practical Sailor’s Guide to Choosing Cost Efficient Halyard Materials,” PS August 2007).
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