The 29-2 that my friend had was set up with a single block with becket and cam cleat on the bottom, and a single block on the end of the topping lift wire, and the line used was either ¼” or 5/16” dacron.
After all, the topping lift is only there to support the weight of the boom and main when the main is down. That’s what? 75 or 100 pounds? You release the topping lift when you raise the main and leave it slack so the vang and/or mainsheet can control sail shape. Isn’t that red line your first reef? From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Colin Flock via CnC-List Sent: Monday, August 20, 2018 9:36 PM To: CnClist <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Colin Flock <colin.fl...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C 29-2 Topping Lift Setup Question Thank you for all of the quick replies. I assumed there was too much stress as the cheek block is pulling away from the boom. This was from the previous owner. I was considering removing it all together since I have a boom kicker but since it was rigged with both when I got it, I left it on Maybe a simpler setup like yours Dennis would serve the purpose when I am moored. I totally missed the twist in the purchase and the strain you can see through the eye strap.....not sure why it is there. The boat was rigged when I got her so slowly working through things. Would be great if you could send pictures of your setup Tom. Thanks again all Colin On Aug 20, 2018, at 10:02 AM, Dennis C. <capt...@gmail.com <mailto:capt...@gmail.com> > wrote: Colin, First, as a suggestion, it is not the best practice to sail with a wire topping lift. The wire can abrade the stitches in your main sail necessitating repair. I use an entirely different configuration on my 35-1 although topping lifts are fairly generic for older boats. See this pic: https://drive.google.com/open?id=18pfxqfS8i9ypk1RkMVnbcnruCOZtOjyr Note the springhook that attaches to the shackle on the end of the boom. I detach the topping lift and carry it forward to the mast when I use the main sail. In the photo, the block you see is a small block with a V-cleat. The upper block, which is not shown, I believe is the same as the upper block on your lift. This small purchase is adjustable and, in my opinion, easily removed or re-attached. One caveat. Touche' has a rigid boom vang for lifting the boom if needed while sailing. If you have a rope vang and like to use the topping lift to elevate the boom while the main is hoisted, Touche's rig is probably not the best for you. However, you may consider replacing the wire with line. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sun, Aug 19, 2018 at 7:42 PM Colin A. Flock via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: Does anyone have a picture of a standard topping lift setup for a C&C 29-2? Ours seems to have been modified at some point and I think the cheek block is seeing too much strain with this setup.
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