The topping lift on my H26 sometimes chafes against the batten pockets of my mainsail (full roach main). It fouls the topping lift and sometimes the velcro tabs come "undone". It's annoying and I'm a little bit concerned that sooner or later I'll loose a batten. I was thinking about taping the pockets closed with some sail tape. Any thoughts? Thanks !!!!
Topping lift chafes against batten pockets
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topping lift problem
I have the same problem, and you can disconnect the topping lift after the mainsail is raise, (I connect it to the base of the mast while sailing). Then be sure you reconnect prior to lowering the main. You'll know it if you forget. Final solution is a boomvang or solid vang. That will do away with the topping lift. Skip H25
I have the same problem, and you can disconnect the topping lift after the mainsail is raise, (I connect it to the base of the mast while sailing). Then be sure you reconnect prior to lowering the main. You'll know it if you forget. Final solution is a boomvang or solid vang. That will do away with the topping lift. Skip H25
Two battens lost that same way...
Flan, I've had the same problem. In addition to Skip's advice (also done by an H260 owner across from me) I was told to use a little sail thread and sew the pockets shut (a few stiches should do.) It's a little bit of a pain, but it beats watching how fast battens sink.
Dave Crowley s/v Wind Dreamer
Flan, I've had the same problem. In addition to Skip's advice (also done by an H260 owner across from me) I was told to use a little sail thread and sew the pockets shut (a few stiches should do.) It's a little bit of a pain, but it beats watching how fast battens sink.
Dave Crowley s/v Wind DreamerSewing is Best
Flan, If you want to make sure that the topping lift never opens up the velcro flap the best thing to do would be to put in a couple of handstitches. Tape will not work as well, and since it does not stick that well to sailcloth it will eventually fall off. Plus it doesn't look that good. When you want to remove the battens just cut and pull out the stitches. You can reuse the same hole when you but the battens back in. Thanks, Bill Colombo Doyle Sails
Flan, If you want to make sure that the topping lift never opens up the velcro flap the best thing to do would be to put in a couple of handstitches. Tape will not work as well, and since it does not stick that well to sailcloth it will eventually fall off. Plus it doesn't look that good. When you want to remove the battens just cut and pull out the stitches. You can reuse the same hole when you but the battens back in. Thanks, Bill Colombo Doyle Sails
longer line on the toppin glift
I had the same problem on mine, so I lengthened the topping lift line so that it sags more. When the boat tacks, the line can still be on the leeward side and not interfere with the sailshape. I considered moving form a galvanized line to a coated galvanized line, but went to a nylon cord instead. My boom is relatively light, so I was able to get away with parachute shroud cord that will hold 700 pounds. At least it dosen't chafe. I also found the the wire was thin enough that occasionally it would jam between the sailcloth and the headboard. Hope this solution works for you.
I had the same problem on mine, so I lengthened the topping lift line so that it sags more. When the boat tacks, the line can still be on the leeward side and not interfere with the sailshape. I considered moving form a galvanized line to a coated galvanized line, but went to a nylon cord instead. My boom is relatively light, so I was able to get away with parachute shroud cord that will hold 700 pounds. At least it dosen't chafe. I also found the the wire was thin enough that occasionally it would jam between the sailcloth and the headboard. Hope this solution works for you.
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