[Rhodes22-list] Topping lift

[Mark Kaynor]

Rob,

Yes, it's definitely adjustable. Generally, we leave it slack and allow the
main to support the boom when you're sailing, then before we furl the main,
we adjust it to the desired height (we generally keep ours above standing
head height to help prevent accidents). In light air you can also use the
topping lift to ease the leech. Here's a pretty good article on main trim:
http://www.uksailmakers.com/encyclopedia/encyclopedia5a.html

Mark
 
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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Rob Lowe
Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 12:15 PM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Topping lift

Mark,
I believe I have an extra sheave at the top.
So if it leads to a cam cleat, I presume you would adjust it?

- Rob


----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Kaynor" <mark at kaynor.org>
To: "'The Rhodes 22 mail list'" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 11:59 AM
Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Topping lift


> Rob,
>
> Check the top of your mast - you may already have an extra sheave you can
> use. Ours runs from the aft end of the boom to a sheave at the top of the
> mast then down to another sheave at the base of the mast, thru a turning
> block on the deck and back to a cam cleat.
>
> Mark
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Rob Lowe
> Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 11:52 AM
> To: Rhodes List
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Topping lift
>
> 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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