[Rhodes22-list] Topping lift

[Bob Weber]

Rob, I would recommend a 1/4 inch "halyard" size line which is NOT 
dead-ended at the mast head.  If you have the GB furler for the genny, then 
you have a available sheave to use for the topping lift.  I use this sheave 
and have the line fed back to the cockpit.  There are many times I have 
adjusted it to increase head room while not sailing.  Bob

>From: "Rob Lowe" <rlowe at vt.edu>
>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>To: "Rhodes List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Topping lift
>Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 11:52:02 -0500
>
>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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