[Rhodes22-list] relocating the topping lift - any experience out there?

[Lou Rosenberg]

John

I have a similar problem with "Miracles".   I have a fwd facing bail  
which is not being used, a 4 sheave masthead
which means my furler is using one set of sheaves and the main the  
other.
Roger Pihlaja recommended that I  just run a line from the masthead  
to a small block on the side of the boom and cleat it there.  Simple and
gives you cockpit control of the Topping lift.

Additional question for anyone following this THREAD::
HAS ANYONE CHANGED A  MASTHEAD??
mine looks to be welded on.


Of course last Sept I forgot to even attach the line when we raised  
the mast but this year I will try not to forget.
Lou (Hussein) Rosenberg

project boat going to launch mode by May


>> We are going to be relocating our topping lift. Is there anyone who
>> has done this and has an attachment system they are particularly  
>> pleased with?
>
> I haven't done it yet, but I'm about to!  On my boat, the topping
> lift terminates on a cleat screwed to the mast about 4 feet up on the
> port side.  It's not at all convenient for adjustment because you
> have to leave the cockpit and go forward, uncleat the line,
> tension/release as needed, re-cleat, then return to the cockpit.
>
> What I plan to do is something similar to how the main and jib
> halyards are run along the starboard side - I'll attach a block at
> the mast base and run the line to port out past the poptop to a pad
> eye (or maybe a turning block, haven't decided yet).  From there, the
> line will lead straight back to a clam cleat fastened to the cabin
> top near the aft edge.
>
> The line will be within easy reach and can be uncleated,
> tensioned/released, and re-cleated in seconds... probably with only  
> one hand.
>
> Cheers!
>
> John Lock
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> s/v Pandion - '79 Rhodes 22
> Lake Sinclair, GA
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