Boom Topping Lift

[jfboston]

Hello there, I have an 1986 Capri 22 (owned by me for only 6 months) with an adjustable topping lift - harken block mounted at end of topping lift wire leading from the masthead - I'm wondering if anyone has a picture of how theirs are rigged? While I understand while an adjustable topping lift is helpful, I haven't been able to crack the code on a clean way to rig it...it's got a jam cleat on the boom where the bitter end presumable leads through.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[Will Gilmore]

Just seeing this post.
You got pics of your boom, blocks, cable?
I'm sure we can help work it out with you.

-Will (Dragonfly)

 

[sail sfbay]

Hello there, I have an 1986 Capri 22 (owned by me for only 6 months) with an adjustable topping lift - harken block mounted at end of topping lift wire leading from the masthead - I'm wondering if anyone has a picture of how theirs are rigged? While I understand while an adjustable topping lift is helpful, I haven't been able to crack the code on a clean way to rig it...it's got a jam cleat on the boom where the bitter end presumable leads through.

Seems like you have all the right hardware. Below are links on installing a topping lift. Lots of diagrams on the internet.

Let Your Boom Off Its Leash with a Topping Lift

The standard equipment C-22 backstay pendant is simple and handy for holding up the boom when the mainsail is lowered. It also works fine to keep the boom more or less centered over the boat when d…

stingysailor.com

"Topping Lift"

I would greatly appreciate some information on routing a topping lift, can't seem to find a diagram anywhere! Thanks! ______________ George_hull#4042

sailingforums.com

 

[odj22sailor]

Well, the picture above is a good way of doing it.

 

[jfboston]

Seems like you have all the right hardware. Below are links on installing a topping lift. Lots of diagrams on the internet.

Let Your Boom Off Its Leash with a Topping Lift

The standard equipment C-22 backstay pendant is simple and handy for holding up the boom when the mainsail is lowered. It also works fine to keep the boom more or less centered over the boat when d…

stingysailor.com

"Topping Lift"

I would greatly appreciate some information on routing a topping lift, can't seem to find a diagram anywhere! Thanks! ______________ George_hull#4042

sailingforums.com

Thank you Will and Sail SF Bay. I finally got around to looking into this - your posts were very helpful. Happy New Year.