Frank, I just let gravity feed the black in-haul line through the boom.  It only needs to work its way as far as the open slot near the cleat less than half way towards the end of the boom.  If needed, you can fish for it with a wire.
David Keyes

> On Jun 15, 2021, at 8:47 PM, Frank Goldsmith <goldsmith.cf at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> List-folks,
> 
> I just had new sails installed on my boat, which required me to dismantle the mast, headsail, boom, traveler, stays, etc.  I have the IMF mast and jib back up, but I need to reconnect the boom and thread the black furling line back through it.  Does anyone have any tips on how best to do that? Any other suggestions on things to watch for as I finish reassembling the rigging?  
> 
> (I know, I should have taken it down to Edenton to let Stan do it . . . )
> 
> Frank
> 
> Frank Goldsmith
> S/V Mary Bess (Rhodes 22 1985/2001)
> Fairview, NC
> Lake Keowee, SC
>