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Sunshine Daydream
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Initially Posted - 08/17/2003 :  00:03:19  Show Profile
We just bought a '80 C25 standard mast and we can't figure out what one of the wires is for. The wire in question comes off of the same connection on the top of the mast that the backstay wire comes off of. Our mystery wire is 1/8" stainless steel and comes to within about 2 feet of the boom than turns to 3/8" line for 8 feet or so. Any ideas? The former owner is not available to ask.

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Scott L.
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 08/17/2003 :  01:14:15  Show Profile
Perhaps a topping lift? But it would be unusual to see one made of 1/8" wire one going all the way back to the masthead... and married to line like that..

(A topping lift keeps the boom from falling into the cockpit when the mainsail is lowered)

Hmm.. some sort of running backstay?

Currently maintaining two holes in the water...'77 Venture 23 and new to the family,
'78 Catalina 25
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MattL
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Response Posted - 08/17/2003 :  04:24:56  Show Profile
Sounds like a topping lift to me. Perhaps it goes to a cheek block and ends in a jam or clam cleat.

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Sunshine Daydream
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Response Posted - 08/17/2003 :  10:00:03  Show Profile
The topping lift comes off the backstay and there are no cleats at that end of the boom. I would expect a snap on the end of a topping lift also. Thanks
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Sunshine Daydream
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Response Posted - 08/17/2003 :  10:58:08  Show Profile
Got it! topping lift with a cleat way forward near the mast end of the boom. time to get to the water.
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cch
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Response Posted - 08/17/2003 :  12:53:49  Show Profile
Hi Scott,

Our 1980 has a topping lift which goes to the top of the mast and back down to the cockpit so we can can adjust it easily while underway. In addition there is a wire with a snap attached to the backstay about 2 ft above the boom. We use it to take the strain off the topping lift when anchored or docked.

Chris Hunsicker
Panama City FL
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80 C25 #2126 sr/sk
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John Mason
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Response Posted - 08/18/2003 :  16:41:30  Show Profile
The short line that comes off the backstay with a snap hook is a pigtail.

The 1/8" wire with a line tail is a topping lift. There should be some way to secure it at the aft end of the boom. Usually a turning block and a small cleat so it's adjustable. The cleat towards the mast end of the boom on the starboard side is for the aft reefing line.

Check this diagram:http://c25c250.best.vwh.net/restricted/4-1-9.gif
It shows the pigtail and reefing lines, but doesn't show a topping lift.

John Mason
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cch
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Response Posted - 08/19/2003 :  19:04:29  Show Profile
John,

My 80 looks just like the diagram except we also have a topping lift. Great diagram. Are there more (different areas of the boat)where that came from?

Chris Hunsicker
Panama City FL
Moonglade
80 C25 #2126 sr/sk
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 08/19/2003 :  23:58:13  Show Profile
Go to the home page of this site.. brochures and manuals, and browse around. The parts manuals have lots of drawings...

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'78 Catalina 25
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