in the days before winches on all boats, double ended jib halyards were the norm - wiht a tackle on one side and 1:1 hoisting line on the other. while you would be better to just lead the existing halyard aft and either move the winch or use a cockpit one that is there already, your double ended idea would work.
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Brian Duff
BVI Yacht Sales, Tortola
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