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Celtic Kiss
unregistered 		posted April 29, 2002 01:08 PM           
Hello Tom;

I have one question for you. Are you happy with the topping lift idea? I think a topping lift will give the boom proper support when reefed. I drove through Michigan in 2000. I wish I could have spent more time there.


Robert
Celtic Kiss #2120

Tom D CL16
Member 		posted April 29, 2002 05:12 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Tom D CL16   Click Here to Email Tom D CL16     
I use the topping lift only when setting sails or motoring. The lift is attached to the top of the mast, and I attached a small block to the aft of the boom. Forward of this is screwed a cleat. The lift has about 2 feet of extra line so it can be loose when not being used. I also use it while the boat is at rest either at a dock or anchored. I don't have any reefing yet. Sailing alone I don't go out if there is over 15 knots of wind.
tom d

Celtic Kiss
unregistered 		posted April 29, 2002 11:40 PM           

Tom;

Would I be correct in assuming that when sailing the aft end of the topping lift is taken forward and cleated to the mast?

Robert

Tom D CL16
Member 		posted April 30, 2002 06:00 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Tom D CL16   Click Here to Email Tom D CL16     
The boom end of the lift is attached to the cleat on the boom. I let it run loose when not in use and it hangs along the leech of the sail. This way I can easily set it from aft end then move forward to lower sails or whatever. Just pull on the liftline and hitch it to the cleat. I thought of hanging penants from it but I don't know the proper procedure for penants.
tom d

Celtic Kiss
unregistered 		posted May 01, 2002 12:44 AM           
Tom;

Very clever. That would certainly save a step or two and would allow you to fly your national flag.

Robert
Celtic Kiss #2120

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