[Rhodes22-list]Mark Topping lift?

[ed kroposki]

Mark,
	You talk about a topping lift on the main.  I thought that was
standard on all R22's.  There are two sheaves on top of a R22 mast.  Usually
one is open and available for other uses.  It works for straight fore and
aft applications, but where the line goes to the side, it might jam.  
	For example, when using a spinnaker the line may go horizontal to
the mast.  A block on a bracket or eye that allows horizontal swivel is
better and not expensive to install.

Ed K
Addendum:  "Make sure you generate a reasonable number of mistakes" Fletcher
Byrom as quoted by William Safire 

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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Mark Kaynor
Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 12:37 PM
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Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Topping lift

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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