Added a Harken micro cheek block to the top of the mast, secured with stainless screws.
Every time I get around line, my Navy ancestors like to mess with this Marine and here's what happens with the line. That's why the Marine Corps emblem's Eagle Globe and Anchor has a fouled line around it, to signify our maritime skills :)
50 feet of New England Rope's 1/8 inch nylon line, 2000 pound test. Sold in 50 foot packs at West Marine, usually hidden in a basket back with the other line.
Nylon cleat at base of the mast.
Used a small shackle to secure the lift to the boom. Also that say we added a small block for the outhaul so it will rig and adjust easier.
Topping lift makes a good place to host a yacht ensign. You can see the smaller main that we use, it has sail slides and we can get it up and down easier.
More info on Cyane.
I want to add a topping lift to my American 14.6 and this post was very helpful. I'd like to add a small block for the outhaul, but cannot find one that looks similar to the one you have pictured. Can you tell me which make and model of block you used? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi, SH, those are called micro swivel blocks, I see one similar at Annapolis Performance Sailing http://www.apsltd.com/16mm-single-w-swivel.html I believe ours is Harken, big enough for the outhaul line but I don't know the line diameter size. Figure out your line size and give APS a call.
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of fastwers do you use? Did you drill and tap each hole or use self tapping screws?
ReplyDeleteDrilled a pilot hole and used self tapping marine stainless metal screws.
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