I've decided I don't really like tying off the Jib and Main halyards on a cleat attached to the mast.
I always feel like I'm reaching around sail or on the wrong side.
I was on a Colgate 26 that had a very smart setup I really liked.
It went something like this:
Halayrds run down the mast into a dual block. Halyards ran from dual block to a locking cleat on the cabin roof.
I'm thinking a block like this that mounts at the base of the mast (maybe something a tad cheaper though).
https://www.westmarine.com/buy/harken--mast-base-halyard-lead-blocks--P000189451?recordNum=4
Or something like this that attaches to the mast. My concern is will drilling holes in the mast effect strength/stability? Or a mast collar maybe?
https://www.westmarine.com/buy/harken--22mm-double-micro-block--253294?recordNum=7
Finally I'd like it to end in a clutch like this mounted on the cabin deck more accessible for a single-hander trying to drop a sail while hove-to or in irons...
https://www.westmarine.com/buy/ronstan--constrictor-8-5-16-;-line-diameter-1-4-5-16-;-anchor-base-dimensions-1-w-x-4-9-16-l-x-4-1-2-h;-length-of-sock-19-11-16-;-breaking-load-1-350-1-4-;-4-050-5-16-;-weight-5-4oz--14487391?recordNum=34
So aside from the insane prices on some of these items I've linked to...why would this be a bad setup? Is there any reason why a dual block couldn't be mounted on or near the base of the mast and both halyard line be run through it? Is there any reason why a clutch couldn't be mounted on the cabin deck almost center (similar to how jib sheet cleats are located on my boat)?
Thanks for the advice,
Jeremy