[Public-List] reef line diameter

[Rod Symmes]

Knowing how "Murphy" likes to work  -  sooner or later you will drop the sail before remembering the topping lift.

Cheers,    Rod

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: RogerW 
  To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all 
  Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:29 PM
  Subject: Re: [Public-List] reef line diameter


  Hey John, How about this for topping lift:
   A ring lashed to the backstay somewhat below the boom end when sailing 
  (like INKA has). Then for a slight improvement, maybe, a short loop of 
  bungee cord that would be at the right length that after hoisting the 
  main, head to wind, you lift the boom by hand (slight bit of slack in 
  sheet), release the topping shackle (preferably a pelican hook), and 
  attach to bungee. The topping lift would not have to be un-cleated and 
  re-cleated each time.
  Anyone else see problems with that?  RogerW


  John Scott wrote:
  > Anyone have an opinion (how about that for a start?)... for the 
  > optimum diameter for reef lines for an A30?  Also, my topping lift is 
  > attached to my boom, even while under sail.  Its convenient, but over 
  > time it would seem that there's good potential for chafing the sail.  
  > Does anyone have an alternative setup?
  >
  > Thanks in advance.
  >
  > John Scott
  > Wooshkeetaan #26
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