Re: topping lift block on mast

From: Storm Connors (stormc@megahits.com)
Date: Fri Mar 17 2000 - 08:29:13 PST


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I just use a line to the top of the mast as well. I put an adjustable knot
at the boom end of the line. (tautline hitch or midshipman hitch or whatever
name you know it by) Why add extra weight at the masthead and extra
complexity on deck?

Storm Connors- Balboa 20
----- Original Message -----
From: "russ and jjudy" <hornblower@yellowsub.net>
To: "potter E mail list" <wwpotter@tscnet.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2000 12:54 PM
Subject: topping lift block on mast

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> at this point I just have a line from the boom to the top of the mast.
> would like to do it right, What kind of a block do you use for a topping
> lift at the top of the mast,
> Thanks.
> Russ in Reno
> 1986WWP19
> Hornblower
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