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RussMT wrote:The reason I prefer a topping lift is that it supports the boom when I lower the main sail. This allows me to tighten the main sheet to hold the boom in place while I secure the sail to it with ties. I don't want the boom on the deck with people in the cockpit. The "locked" in place boom gives me something to hold on to while tying down the sail.

And to that end, make sure the terminations are relatively strong, so when you fall onto the boom, nothing lets go.

No, really. Even small line is far stronger than it needs to be, but pulling an eye strap out of the mast would not be good, and a couple of small sheet metal screws is a poor way to attach the termination. And, if you're anything like me, you will fall onto the boom when an unexpected wave or wake hits the boat. And as RussMT stated, it's really nice to have a locked-in-place boom when wrapping up the sail, or even just going forward for any reason.

NiceAft wrote:

warren631 wrote:Thanks kadet and RussMT for your adult replies. MacGregor's chief designer:- "Let me try to understand this. So you don't want the boom falling on top of you each time you lower the mainsail?".

Hey!

I said topping lift or boomkicker What else is there.

Ray

Never mind Ray if he was as smart as he thinks he is he would not be asking these questions , if he had asked me how does one get a stiffer boom the answer is get a rigid vang , see little boys should not make fun of the Teacher !!

Just sayin thats !

J
PS He needs to lighten up his life a little also makes the wolrd go around

Highlander wrote:. . . if he had asked me how does one get a stiffer boom the answer is get a rigid vang ,

Should probably stay away from boom kickers, then.

Maybe the Master "teacher" could give Grasshopper "student" newbie a helpful answer instead of a non- humorous slightly veiled sexual innuendo insinuation instead of blaming the "seeker of the Teachers wisdom " for a lack of humor. Some people are just truly looking for help learning their new boat and will join in the frivolity later.. Jes sayin. Sorry H just my $.001...

Culture here is informal and bantered.i recommend Sailing Anarchy if you want responses that go direct to your question with pure technical content only.

All, please respond to posts you don't feel are valuable by ignoring them or poster using usual forum tools, not posts.

Catigale wrote:i recommend Sailing Anarchy if you want responses that go direct to your question with pure technical content only.

Ah, grasshopper:

Answer = free
Answer requiring thought = $.50
Correct answer = $1

RGF wrote:Maybe the Master "teacher" could give Grasshopper "student" newbie a helpful answer instead of a non- humorous slightly veiled sexual innuendo insinuation instead of blaming the "seeker of the Teachers wisdom " for a lack of humor. Some people are just truly looking for help learning their new boat and will join in the frivolity later.. Jes sayin. Sorry H just my $.001...

And no troll tricks from the site troll! Are you guys proud of me or what?!?

BOAT, we were, up until this point. You had to ruin it, didn't you

Ray

And of course the best way to hold up the boom is with a Henway.

What's a henway? (Ouch)

No no no! It's a sky hook that holds up the boom. Everybody knows that.

seahouse wrote:No no no! It's a sky hook that holds up the boom. Everybody knows that.

U just had to tell did,nt U

now everybody know,s & now there,s gonna be rash of people running around trying to buy them & they r a scarse item to find which means u just drove the price of then sky high

J

Jimmyt wrote:What's a henway? (Ouch)

What's a Canadian henway?

About 60 lbs - if she's wearing her hockey gear...