With my mast down for the winter, I'll be tackling a number of projects (halyard/sheave replacement, re-wiring, etc.)
One addition I'm considering is the addition of a topping lift. Currently, when the main is down, the boom is supported with wire & clip attached to the back stay (see pic below).
Is a topping lift a wise addition? Are there any advantages to adding one?
I'm also curious on how to add the necessary hardware to the mast head. I've attached a pic of the head. Would the block attach somewhere around where the back stay attaches to the head?
Thanks,
Matt
One addition I'm considering is the addition of a topping lift. Currently, when the main is down, the boom is supported with wire & clip attached to the back stay (see pic below).
Is a topping lift a wise addition? Are there any advantages to adding one?
I'm also curious on how to add the necessary hardware to the mast head. I've attached a pic of the head. Would the block attach somewhere around where the back stay attaches to the head?
Thanks,
Matt