topping lift

Raises the boom

A topping lift is a line on a sailboat that runs from the end of the boom up to the mast, supporting the boom's weight when the sail is lowered or reefed.

Without it, the boom would drop onto the deck or cockpit.

Ease the topping lift before raising the main.

rigging

halyard

Sail-hoisting tackle

boomLoud deep sound
mastVessel's sail support
forestayForward mast-bracing cable

backstay · shroud · stay · mainsheet · outhaul · block · tackle · cleat · shackle · splice

hardware

winch

Drum-and-cable lifting mechanism

cleatShoe spike for grip
blockSolid mass, or impede
pulleyGrooved wheel for rope

shackle · snap hook · swivel · ring · eye · tang · crane · bail · sheave · fairlead

function

reefing

Reducing sail area

flakingShedding in layers
furlingRolling up sails
loweringMoving something downward

raising · adjusting · tensioning · slacking · trimming · securing · hoisting · easing

topping lift

halyard

winch

reefing

topping lift

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