[Rhodes22-list] Topping lift

[Rob Lowe]

Bob,
Thanks.  No, we do not have a genny furler (or IMF for that matter).  I can
see the use of being able to adjust it to make more head room.  thanks - Rob


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Weber" <ruba1811 at hotmail.com>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 12:11 PM
Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Topping lift


> Rob, I would recommend a 1/4 inch "halyard" size line which is NOT
> dead-ended at the mast head.  If you have the GB furler for the genny,
then
> you have a available sheave to use for the topping lift.  I use this
sheave
> and have the line fed back to the cockpit.  There are many times I have
> adjusted it to increase head room while not sailing.  Bob
>
> >From: "Rob Lowe" <rlowe at vt.edu>
> >Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >To: "Rhodes List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Topping lift
> >Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 11:52:02 -0500
> >
> >Our 1976 Rhodes doesn't have a topping lift and I'd like to add one this
> >season.  Any suggestions?  There is an attachment point on the boom, but
no
> >line.  Is this a fixed length line or adjustable?
> >
> >Picture 0090 from
> >http://members8.clubphoto.com/kimberly513138/687351/guest.phtml shows the
> >boom connection, but how about the mast connection?  Same thing?
> >Suggestions on line diameter?
> >
> >Thanks
> >
> >Rob Lowe
> >S/V Getaway
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