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John J.
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Initially Posted - 04/22/2005 :  17:38:39  Show Profile
On the back or aft side of the masthead there are two pins spanning the width of the masthead. One pin has the backstay mounted to it. The second pin, which is slightly foward ,has nothing on it. I'm thinking maybe this second pin was added by a PO, because it is quite different in appearence than the other three pins in the masthead. I plan on adding the topping lift from CD. They instruct you to attatch the end of the lift to the pin which has the backstay mounted to it. Any reason not to use this second pin for the topping lift?
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 04/23/2005 :  08:52:57  Show Profile
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<br />...I plan on adding the topping lift from CD. They instruct you to attatch the end of the lift to the pin which has the backstay mounted to it. Any reason not to use this second pin for the topping lift?
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You should use the pin furthest aft on the masthead so the topping lift has less chance of interfering with the leech or headboard of the mainsail.
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 04/23/2005 :  10:14:42  Show Profile
I have my topping lift mounted on the 'inside' pin and have no issues with it fouling the main.

However, I am still running the original mainsail and not one of the newer high-roach jobs... dunno if it will become an issue when I get a new mainsail... or if it will make much difference at all as the pins are only about 1-1/2" apart (or so).

My topping lift is set up just like a halyard... led over a block and down to a mast cleat. I really like the idea of having a line that can function as a spare halyard rigged and in place.
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