[Public-List] reef line diameter

[Mike Lehman]

We have a great arrangement. The topping lift (5/16" line) is fixed to the end of the boom. It goes through a small block at the top of the mast, then comes down the port side of the mast to a cleat. I tied a loop in the line at the appropriate boom height with the sail down and cleated the bitter end to the cleat. After hoisting the main, all you have to do is slip the loop of the cleat and your done. When taking down the main the first thing is to place the loop over the cleat and lower the main. Very easy, no lowering the boom on someone's head. 
Mike Lehman  ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><((((º>  > From: harmony at aztec-net.com> To: lrwillow at toad.net; public-list at lists.alberg30.org> Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:43:26 -0400> Subject: Re: [Public-List] reef line diameter> > Knowing how "Murphy" likes to work - sooner or later you will drop the sail before remembering the topping lift.> > Cheers, Rod> > ~~~~ _/)~~~ _/)_/) ~~~~> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~> ~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~> > ----- 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> >> > _______________________________________________> > These businesses support your Association:> > http://www.alberg30.org/store/A30supporters.html> > Please support them.> > _______________________________________________> > Public-List mailing list> > Public-List at lists.alberg30.org> > http://lists.alberg30.org/listinfo.cgi/public-list-alberg30.org> >> _______________________________________________> These businesses support your Association:> http://www.alberg30.org/store/A30supporters.html> Please support them.> _______________________________________________> Public-List mailing list> Public-List at lists.alberg30.org> http://lists.alberg30.org/listinfo.cgi/public-list-alberg30.org> > > No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.6.7/1632 - Release Date: 8/25/2008 7:05 AM> > > _______________________________________________> These businesses support your Association:> http://www.alberg30.org/store/A30supporters.html> Please support them.> _______________________________________________> Public-List mailing list> Public-List at lists.alberg30.org> http://lists.alberg30.org/listinfo.cgi/public-list-alberg30.org
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