I was just wondering how many owners out there in cyberville have running topping lifts on their booms. I have a new mainsail with the Dutchman system and was debating about whether to install the running system or just mount it to the existing wire topping lift. Does anyone have a Dutchman system with a fixed topping lift, adjusted from the boom? I'm not sure if a running lift is the best thing for me at this time, I'd love advise from others with a Dutchman system as to their type of topping lift and the pro's and con's of each.
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Brian Pickton
No topping lift
Dec.12, 2000 Dear Steven, The Legend came with a Dutchman system but the topping lift issue was resolved by the installation of a rigid boom vang which did away with the topping lift entirely, and has made reefing the main a much easier task. I would suggest that you consider this alternative if you haven't done so already. Brian Pickton@ BeneteauOwners.net Aboard the Legend, Rodney Bay St. Lucia
Dec.12, 2000 Dear Steven, The Legend came with a Dutchman system but the topping lift issue was resolved by the installation of a rigid boom vang which did away with the topping lift entirely, and has made reefing the main a much easier task. I would suggest that you consider this alternative if you haven't done so already. Brian Pickton@ BeneteauOwners.net Aboard the Legend, Rodney Bay St. Lucia
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John J
Topping Lift
The 310 also has a rigid vang, so there is no need for the topping lift. After a season of the Dutchman, I would have to say we are pretty happy with it.
The 310 also has a rigid vang, so there is no need for the topping lift. After a season of the Dutchman, I would have to say we are pretty happy with it.
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Bob Fuller
Dutchman Topping Lift
I have a running topping lift with Dutchman on my 33.5 that I upgraded from a static topping lift with Dutchman. The reason for doing this was so I could use a sun shade and get the mono filament guidelines out of the way. I purchased two small blocks and new line to add to the existinx topping lift. I have been pleased with it so far and am still fine tuning it. Anyone know how to reglue or ? the chafing disks back together?
I have a running topping lift with Dutchman on my 33.5 that I upgraded from a static topping lift with Dutchman. The reason for doing this was so I could use a sun shade and get the mono filament guidelines out of the way. I purchased two small blocks and new line to add to the existinx topping lift. I have been pleased with it so far and am still fine tuning it. Anyone know how to reglue or ? the chafing disks back together?
glue disks
Get ahold of Martin at Dutchman. They are very accomodating and should be able to help you out.
Get ahold of Martin at Dutchman. They are very accomodating and should be able to help you out.
The running system is a pain.
Steve: I have the 'C' system (I think that is the one you are talking about). There is a cam cleat at the end of the boom on the topping lift line. I am having a new main sail cover made and will still have the slits cut for the static lines. It makes putting a cover over the boom convienient thats about it.
Steve: I have the 'C' system (I think that is the one you are talking about). There is a cam cleat at the end of the boom on the topping lift line. I am having a new main sail cover made and will still have the slits cut for the static lines. It makes putting a cover over the boom convienient thats about it.
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steven f.
sun cover
So for now the only reason I see for installing a running topping lift is to allow room for a sun cover. Not a problem since my sunshade can be tied under or over the boom (its a hand-me-down from another boat and it is cut from the mast back to the bimini). Guess if I replace the sunshade I'll consider the new topping lift, until than I'll just use what I have. As I like to say, if it aint broke than don't fix it. Thanx for all the advise.
So for now the only reason I see for installing a running topping lift is to allow room for a sun cover. Not a problem since my sunshade can be tied under or over the boom (its a hand-me-down from another boat and it is cut from the mast back to the bimini). Guess if I replace the sunshade I'll consider the new topping lift, until than I'll just use what I have. As I like to say, if it aint broke than don't fix it. Thanx for all the advise.
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