Mainsail rigging confusion

[otis_ofnh]

I recently purchased a small sloop. The hardware set-up to control the mainsail does not make sense to me. I would like to be able to cleat off the mainsheet somehow. I cannot see how this rig was ever meant to do so. I suspect the best option is to come back up the boom and into the front of the cockpit somehow with a swiveling cam-cleat. Other stuff: (1) The clew outhaul set-up seems like it could be improved (2) what is the eye-hook and 'V' cleat on the tiller for?

I appreciate all advice and suggestions given to improve the rigging on this boat. Thanks!
–Otis

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[Brian Duff]

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?

[otis_ofnh]

the halyard has no extra fittings attached