topping lift

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chelo

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Jun 8, 2004
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Hello (sorry, I don't speek english very well) I have just purchased a second hand 26x (May 2003) and I have a problem. (Its last owner didn't give me the owner's manual) I don't know how adjust a topping lift from the gaff to the mast (I supose it needs one). The top of the mast has an only pulley I think is for the main sail. Could anybody help me? I would thanks very much a drawing or a photo where I could see this. Could I get a owner's manual for this model? Where? Thanks very much. My e-mail address is chelo@telecable.es
 
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foggy

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Jun 8, 2004
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- - Capt.'s Quarters, Louisville
topping lift or not

A topping lift is easy to rig, mine consisted of a relatively thin wire that was attached to the horshoe collar at the top of the mast and at the other end was a clip to attach to the end of the boom. By purchasing a rigid boom vang from Garhauer ($200), I eliminated the topping lift, as the vang holds up the boom quite easily. My topping lift wire is now laying on the workbench as I have been pondering of what use it could possibly be. It is the right length, and if your mast is down, it might take 5 minutes to install. If you want it, you can email me, I'd send it along for like $10 to cover postage..etc. Parts for Macgregors can also be purchased from www.powersailing.com a really fine bunch of folks up in Ohio.
 
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mike15

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Jun 9, 2004
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- - Mattapoisett, MA
Boom Kicker

I installed a boom kicker. Works well in combination with the boom vang and eliminates the need for a topping lift.
 
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chelo

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Jun 8, 2004
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Thank you all

Thank very much you for your answers. I also received an Adobe Acrobat file of the 26X manual. Doubtlessly it will be very useful for me. Now I know the Mac doesn't need a topping lift (sorry, I think all sailboats I have seen have it). In any case, I think it's more comfortable, at least when navigate with the motor starting, to have the boom hold. In addition, the space in the cockpit will be greater thus. So, I think I'll make a topping lift with a line and a hoop at the top of the mast. To install a book kicker seems a very good idea, but it's more expensive. Thank you all for your aid!!
 
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