[C320-list] Pole Topping Lift

[pat reynolds]

Larry,  Assuming you don't have two genoa halyards I might suggest affixing a small exterior turning block to the port or stbd side of the mast a little above the bottom spreaders.  It and the line just have to be big enough to hold the weight of the pole.  Add a small camcleat for the lower end of the line.  I would not put it on the front of the mast as this may cause chafing on the genoa during tacks. 

--- On Wed, 11/25/09, Larry Frank <WindSwept at stx.rr.com> wrote:

> From: Larry Frank <WindSwept at stx.rr.com>
> Subject: [C320-list] Pole Topping Lift
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 6:52 PM
> Those of you that have installed a
> dedicated topping lift for their
> spinnaker or whisker pole, how high up the mast did you
> install it and did
> you run the lift completely external to the mast or modify
> the mast to make
> it internal.  Other suggestions appreciated.
> 
>  
> 
> Larry
> 
> WindSwept
> 
> C320 #246
> 
>