[Rhodes22-list] Topping lift fouling IMF

[Shawn Boles]

Hi Wilson:

As you can see from Lee's picture the topping lift runs down through a
spring-loaded block and then back to the cockpit.

The topping lift should hold the Boom just above horizontal when furling
and unfurling main sail. Loosen enough to let main sail assume correct
shape when sailing.

HTH

Shawn
s/v Sweet Baboo

On Sat, Jun 11, 2022, 8:44 AM Wilson Cook via Rhodes22-list <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> First year of sailing my R22. Over half the time I try to furl my mainsail
> the topping lift gets sucked in and fouls operation. When I have crew, They
> hold out topping lift and all works smoothly. Singlehanding is a
> challenge.  I had taken down and washed all my lines. I wonder if I
> reinstalled topping lift incorrectly or is this a known problem? I guess I
> could practice my mast dropping skills but would rather not.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>