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Topic: Boom Crotch or Topping Lift for CL16?
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TWater
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posted July 22, 2005 07:21 PM
   
I have tried to fabricate a boom crotch for my CL16. I have not had much luck being able to hold it in place securely. I have been thinking of trying a topping lift. Does anyone have any input as to which is the better way to go and how to rig it best.
Thanks------------------
TWater IP: 152.163.101.13 |
Cloud Nine
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posted July 22, 2005 09:09 PM
Hi there,I just put a little d clip at the top of the mast and put another swivel plate on the end of the boom(i have roller furling), then tied a line between the two and there is the topping lift.
Works great for me(keeps the boom up while faffing with the sail or just motoring around,you can also then put a tent fly over the boom for shade too),
Cloud NineIP: 70.48.42.205 |
TWater
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posted July 23, 2005 05:37 AM
Thanks Cloud 9......I'll give it a try.------------------
TWater IP: 152.163.101.13 |
TWater
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posted July 23, 2005 06:16 AM
Cloud nine...I have a question. Once your main is raised, what do you do with the end of the topping lift that is attached to the boom?------------------
TWater IP: 64.12.117.13 |
Richard
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posted July 23, 2005 08:45 AM
If you tie the topping lift to the boom using a tautline hitch as an adjustable loop, you will be able to get slack in it for sailing.IP: 207.200.159.161 |
Hyprstitch
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posted July 23, 2005 10:01 AM
Just use one ot the cleats on the mast and adjust the height of the boom from there. Fast and easy.Sid IP: 207.200.116.203 |
Shortstay
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posted July 24, 2005 10:32 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Cloud Nine:
... keeps the boom up while faffing with the sail ...
Cloud Nine
Cloud, I've never heard of the verb "faff." Is that a word or a typo?------------------
Kevin
Shortstay III, #901 IP: 198.115.167.28 |
Tom D CL16
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posted July 25, 2005 02:16 PM
I made my topping lift by Attaching a line from the top of the mast and running it through the small loop at the aft end of the boom. I put a cleat a short distance forward. I have a loop in the line and slip it through the eye and over the horns.
It now will stay in place. To use the lift I raise the boom to the desired height and put hitches over the horns to lock it in place. While sailing I release the hitches and the lift stays in place loosely.
I also must cleat the mainsheet tight when the lift is being used.
Tom D. CL 16 # 438 IP: 205.188.117.73 |
