Ellen MacArthur wrote:
"Thom Stewart" wrote
| There is another option. I terminated my wire about 3 foot above my Boom
| with a metal eye and compression fitting; then a added a block at the
| end, a 1/4" spectra line spliced to the end of boom, up thru the block
| on the modified top lift and back to the boom. I had a 1/4" hole on the
| boom end, which I inserted a Pin with a compression ball and ring in the
| other end. I left enough line so that when it was loose it didn't
| interfere with the sail and when it was adjusted I'd figure 8 it and set
| it in place with a half hitch.


Hee hee! Your taking credit for inventing something that's been used for years and years?
Well, OK. Whatever floats your boat.... But my little Tangerine has the same thing on the topping
lift. It makes it simple. You don't have an extra line running up and down the mast. Duh!

Cheers,
Ellen

I don't see where Thom "took credit" for inventing it. Actually, the
details of it are different from anything I've seen, but sure, the
general approach is pretty common.

Do you have a point, or do you like to make a fool of yourself?