[C320-list] Topping Lift

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We use our topping lift to raise the boom when not sailing in order to have more cockpit headroom and to keep the boom off of the bimini. 
We also have an adjustable hard vang. 
Tape/mark the topping lift line for proper slack so as to avoid binding the mainsail, and not fouling the backstay splitter. 
We once used a Dutchman and the topping lift also gave proper alignment to the dutchman flaking lines. 
Rollie #182 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Evans" <ericstillwellevans at gmail.com> 
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Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 7:11:59 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Topping Lift 

My question would be "why do you need a topping lift with a hard vang?" 

Rick 
724 
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From: Taylor Devlin 
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Our 320, #938, has in-mast furling. It has a topping lift, and a hard vang. My question is what to do with the topping lift when the main is fully out. Do I leave it, or should it be adjusted/loosened? The line runs down inside the mast and then is coiled at the base of the mast. If it is meant to be adjusted, it seems odd that it hasn't been run back to the cockpit like the sheets and halyards. Ours is the only boat with this system at our club, so although advice is plentiful, it isn't offered from experience. Your advice would be gratefully received. 

Taylor Devlin 
Escape, 938 


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