You may have a boat set up with a 'mainsail halyard pennant' which is meant to be attached to a fixed point once hoisted.
You may rather have a mainsail halyard with a stopper or lock-off aloft.
Does the halyard have any fittings on it about 1' from the headboard shackle?
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Brian Duff
BVI Yacht Sales, Tortola
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