RE: [bolger] lazy jacks and topping lifts, difference?
The topping lift supports the boom when the halyards are slacked off. Lazy
jacks are intended to contain the sail as it is lowered, so it doesn't fall
all over the boat. Depending where they're attached to mast and boom, the
functions can overlap somewhat. Lazy jacks aren't necessary in small boats
where you can gather up the sail by hand and furl it (my opinion.)
I have my topping lift fastened to the boom, going to the masthead and down,
then led back to the cockpit same as the halyards. This lets me use it
without leaving the cockpit, very nice when reefing in a wind. Having the
line run from boom to masthead and down also let you use it when the boom is
off at right angles to the hull and your cleats are out of reach.
I moved my topping lift from the point shown on the sail plan to the end of
the boom. This lets me throw a tarp over the boom while the topping lift
holds it up (and also improves the leverage when I pull on the lift) for
overnighting.
Jamie
-----Original Message-----
From: rlspell2000 [mailto:richard@...]
Sent: March 12, 2002 7:40 AM
To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [bolger] lazy jacks and topping lifts, difference?
I have lazy jacks on the gaff on my AF2. I.E., ropes permanelty tied
to the top of the mast, and cleated on the boom.
CLC rigging shows "topping lifts". I.E, ropes cleated to the boom,
going to blocks on the mast, and down.
Why? How come? How are they used differently? Anyone?
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jacks are intended to contain the sail as it is lowered, so it doesn't fall
all over the boat. Depending where they're attached to mast and boom, the
functions can overlap somewhat. Lazy jacks aren't necessary in small boats
where you can gather up the sail by hand and furl it (my opinion.)
I have my topping lift fastened to the boom, going to the masthead and down,
then led back to the cockpit same as the halyards. This lets me use it
without leaving the cockpit, very nice when reefing in a wind. Having the
line run from boom to masthead and down also let you use it when the boom is
off at right angles to the hull and your cleats are out of reach.
I moved my topping lift from the point shown on the sail plan to the end of
the boom. This lets me throw a tarp over the boom while the topping lift
holds it up (and also improves the leverage when I pull on the lift) for
overnighting.
Jamie
-----Original Message-----
From: rlspell2000 [mailto:richard@...]
Sent: March 12, 2002 7:40 AM
To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [bolger] lazy jacks and topping lifts, difference?
I have lazy jacks on the gaff on my AF2. I.E., ropes permanelty tied
to the top of the mast, and cleated on the boom.
CLC rigging shows "topping lifts". I.E, ropes cleated to the boom,
going to blocks on the mast, and down.
Why? How come? How are they used differently? Anyone?
Bolger rules!!!
- no cursing, flaming, trolling, spamming, or flogging dead horses
- pls take "personals" off-list, stay on topic, and punctuate
- add your comments at the TOP and SIGN your posts, snip all you like
- To order plans: Mr. Philip C. Bolger, P.O. Box 1209, Gloucester, MA,
01930, Fax: (978) 282-1349
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A topping lift supports the boom and is attached to the end of the boom.
Lazy jacks are attached to each side of the boom to contain the main as you
lower it, keeping it from spilling onto the cabin top.
Paul W. Esterle
Capt'n Pauley Video Productions
423.989.3159
S/V Bryn Awel, Columbia 10.7
Bristol, Tenn. USA
http://www.captnpauley.bigstep.com
http://pages.preferred.com/~pesterle/
Lazy jacks are attached to each side of the boom to contain the main as you
lower it, keeping it from spilling onto the cabin top.
Paul W. Esterle
Capt'n Pauley Video Productions
423.989.3159
S/V Bryn Awel, Columbia 10.7
Bristol, Tenn. USA
http://www.captnpauley.bigstep.com
http://pages.preferred.com/~pesterle/
----- Original Message -----
From: "rlspell2000" <richard@...>
To: <bolger@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 10:39 AM
Subject: [bolger] lazy jacks and topping lifts, difference?
> I have lazy jacks on the gaff on my AF2. I.E., ropes permanelty tied
> to the top of the mast, and cleated on the boom.
>
> CLC rigging shows "topping lifts". I.E, ropes cleated to the boom,
> going to blocks on the mast, and down.
>
> Why? How come? How are they used differently? Anyone?
>
>
>
> Bolger rules!!!
> - no cursing, flaming, trolling, spamming, or flogging dead horses
> - pls take "personals" off-list, stay on topic, and punctuate
> - add your comments at the TOP and SIGN your posts, snip all you like
> - To order plans: Mr. Philip C. Bolger, P.O. Box 1209, Gloucester, MA,
01930, Fax: (978) 282-1349
> - Unsubscribe:bolger-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject tohttp://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
>
>
I have lazy jacks on the gaff on my AF2. I.E., ropes permanelty tied
to the top of the mast, and cleated on the boom.
CLC rigging shows "topping lifts". I.E, ropes cleated to the boom,
going to blocks on the mast, and down.
Why? How come? How are they used differently? Anyone?
to the top of the mast, and cleated on the boom.
CLC rigging shows "topping lifts". I.E, ropes cleated to the boom,
going to blocks on the mast, and down.
Why? How come? How are they used differently? Anyone?