RE: topping lift

Eric Johnson (ej@tx3.com)
Sun, 10 Jan 1999 06:32:42 -0800


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> Hi
> We are outfitting our newly acquired HMS 18 (#42).
> It is equipped with a backstay with a short cable and snap hook attached
> that serves as a topping lift of sorts.
> Have you other HMS 18/P 19 owners found this arrangement ok, or have you
> installed running topping lifts - and if so - how?

Thats my arrangement in #461 and it suits me fine. As long as you remember
to unhook it when you hoist!