[Rhodes22-list] Topping Lift Tension

[Peter Thorn]

Bud and all,

Stan also elegantly designed the loose footed boom on the R22 to have a
variable tack point adjustment.  In moderate air when seeking maximum power
from the fully deployed IMF main, adjust the main clew outhaul tackle tack
point fore and aft along the top of the boom so that the clew line, if
extended in a straight line forward and upward across the sail,  points
toward the luff of the of the sail at the mid point -- halfway between where
it intersects the mast between the head and tack of the main. Then, when you
adjust the main draft with the outhaul, it should power up the main evenly,
just like adjusting a headsail on any sloop.  Kapish?

PT


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Slim" <salm at mn.rr.com>
To: "Rhodes22-list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2005 2:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Topping Lift Tension


> Bud,
>
> Like Stan and Rummy said, generally none.  But in very light air I put the
> traveler to whether to allow more twist in the main and sometimes I add
even
> more twist by putting just a little tension on the topping lift and
raising
> the boom a few inches.
>
> Slim
>
> On 12/10/05 5:55 AM, "Bud" <budconnor at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> > Hey All,
> > generally speaking, how much tension should I have on the topping lift
> > line when underway with the full (IMF) main deployed?
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Bud Connor
> >
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