Ian Malcolm wrote:

Vectran V12 5mm Tensile strength 4750 lbs

Thank you for the pointer toward & brief education about hi-tech ropes!
NE Rope is only 3 hrs away & there are 2 distributors right on our
waterfront.

As to your other idea, If you still want to heel her, Why not go up the
main mast and tie a sling securely round it with a substantial block on
it and a line through that block with a clear lead down to your anchor
windlass and also out to the quay?

I had been trying to think of a way to sling the main high without
going up & already have the sling & snatchblock. If I have to go up
the main to do it, I may as well forget that & go aloft the mizzen with
adequate rope, & be done with it.

My only other idea was that she's berthed at a bulk cargo terminal
where there are cranes & a man lift, maybe a bottle of booze in the
right direction...evil look...

LL/whack forehead dep't: it's an item that got overlooked by both
surveyor & buyer/owner during the transaction; had it been checked, the
seller would've been responsible for it before she left the yard, or
adjustment would've been made at closing. During the brief survey sea
trial, only main & heads'l were flown due inclement weather. Surveyor
has 48 yrs experience & found everything else imagineable. (not my
boat)

Frank