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JoergK
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Initially Posted - 08/13/2003 :  16:47:42  Show Profile
I don't have a topping lift. When I had my mast down last winter I looked at the masthead "box", it has two Sheeves in the rear section, and two in the front. Both halyards run up each over one sheeve and down over the other, thus, there is no room for a topping lift. I'd like to install one but I'd prefer to run the loose end down the mast rather than fixing it at the top and running it along the boom back to the mast. Is there something wrong with this thinking? Are there masthead boxes with three sets of sheeves? And, finally, should I rather consider installing a boom kicker?
How are some of you set up?



Joerg
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Sea Trac
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Response Posted - 08/13/2003 :  16:55:42  Show Profile
A search on "topping lift" should bring up lots of previous discussions on the topic. However, 1) you can rig a non-adjustable topping lift by attaching a line from the end of the boom up to the backstay pin at the aft end of the masthead (not recommended), 2) rig an adjustable topping lift by adding a block to the line in #1, and a second line attached to the end of the boom that runs through that new block and then cleats on the boom or runs forward to the mast and back to the cockpit (my rig), or 3) attach a line to the back of the boom that runs up to a block attached to the aft masthead pin and then down the mast to either cleat off or run back to the cockpit.

P.s. I forgot to mention that #2 and #3 require additonal cheek blocks and turning blocks on the boom and deck, as well.

J.B. Manley, Antares '85 FK/SR #4849
Grand Lake O' The Cherokees, NE Oklahoma

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Dave B
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Response Posted - 08/13/2003 :  19:31:58  Show Profile
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...2) rig an adjustable topping lift by adding a block to the line in #1, and a second line attached to the end of the boom that runs through that new block and then cleats on the boom or runs forward to the mast and back to the cockpit (my rig), or 3) attach a line to the back of the boom that runs up to a block attached to the aft masthead pin and then down the mast to either cleat off or run back to the cockpit.
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The disadvantage to #3 is that you have one more line that can slap against the mast in a breeze. #2 is the most common--our boat came with it (terminating at a cleat toward the forward end of the boom to allow adjustment under sail). I'll probably extend it to the cockpit off-season since the mast is coming down for other work. I already have the deck hardware for it--mast base plate, swivel block, organizer, and clutch. If you have hardware for a reefing line, you should probably run the topping lift on the opposite side of the boom.

Dave Bristle, 1985 C-25 #5032 "Passage" SR/FK/Dinette/Honda in SW CT
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