If you have a Boomkicker, get rid of the topping lift completely. One fewer thing to remember when you set sail.
Before you remove it completely, maybe try moving it to the mast and not using it for a while to figure out if that works for you. If you remove it (fewer lines to worry about, less weight aloft), I would suggest running a messenger line in the mast, so that you could reinstall it, if you decide you want it back. Marek 1994 C270 Legato Ottawa, ON From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> On Behalf Of Colin Flock via CnC-List Sent: Monday, August 20, 2018 21:36 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<https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Fopen%3Fid%3D18pfxqfS8i9ypk1RkMVnbcnruCOZtOjyr&data=02%7C01%7C%7C7fd255aafd584d37596508d607069f3d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636704122351578110&sdata=pS3776B%2Fz8Eee52bSn4GHb%2BWZDF7bHqn7V95ptcIn0g%3D&reserved=0> 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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