Topping lift install

[Rolf]

Could someone here please give me a topping lift install run through? Bought one from Bill@Boats4sale and I am just now getting around to it. I sure would appreciate it..
Rolf

[Bill at BOATS 4 SAIL]

Tie a bowline on one end of the 3/16" line and put it over the threaded end of the 1/4" bolt at the top of the backstay (on the 26X), or the 1/4" bolt at the top port side of the mast (on the 26M - If there are 2 nuts on there, remove one).
Put a fender washer and a lock nut on this bolt, to keep the line from coming off.
Attach the snap-hook on the other end of the line to the eyestrap on the aft, port side of the boom.
The line must be slack enough to allow the mains'l to fill with air. Once the line is tied to the correct length, it never has to be re-tied.
To raise the boom, grasp it with your left hand and wrap the line under the boom and in front of the cleat on the starboard side.
I usually give it two wraps, when I am going out, or coming in from sailing. I stand on the seats and give it a third wrap if I am anchored, or in a slip.
For trailering, I attach the snap-hook to the gooseneck.

[Rolf]

thanks Bill, and happy New year!
Rolf

[richandlori]

Bill,
Do you sale topping lifts for 200426M? I would be interested, if so send me a PM with pricing info.

Thanks

Rich

[Tom Spohn]

An alternative to wrapping the line around the boom is to install another snap about a foot or so above the end of the line. When in Port and the boom needs to be lifted, just use the higher snap.

[Bill at BOATS 4 SAIL]

I sell my Topping Lift, including USPS Priority Mail shipping, for $20.

[Newell]

I think a better alternative to having 2 snaps or wrapping is to have the snap on a loop tied with a slip knot. Topping lift can be adjusted without removing the hook.

Newell