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Dave,

I have and use a Topping Lift. I find it much simplier than a Solid
Vang. I can use it in very light air to lift the Boom and let the Main
increase its draft. I can un-clip it and store it at the foot of the
mast ( Which I often do, but use it when Moored) Doesn't change any of
my reasons.

I also use it to provide help for the back stay when sailing with the
150% Genny only. Which I do often. With Mid Boom sheeting tensioning
the topping lift I can match Sail pressure without hoisting the Main.
Without "Dutchman Lines" blowing in the breeze:^)

I, myself. think the Dutchman System is a very poor substitute for Lazy
Jacks. Also; cost more, create more wear, require more rigging and
require custom sails and sail covers.

I'll stick with the LJ, thank you!



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Dave wrote:

On Thu, 2 Mar 2006 16:41:07 -080

And you infer from your preference for the setup on your boat that the same
considerations should determine all others' preferences for their setups, I
take it.

Now you're infering and inference from a preference?

Cheers
Marty

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And you infer from your preference for the setup on your boat that the same
considerations should determine all others' preferences for their setups, I
take it.


Martin Baxter wrote:
Now you're infering and inference from a preference?


No, he's averring that your preference can't take precedence
over his inference.

Pardon my irreverent & irrelevant interference.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

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Martin,

Thank you! At least two of us see what Dave is attempting to do. I
suscept many more are aware of this.



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DSK wrote:

And you infer from your preference for the setup on your boat that the same
considerations should determine all others' preferences for their setups, I
take it.


Martin Baxter wrote:
Now you're infering and inference from a preference?


No, he's averring that your preference can't take precedence
over his inference.

Pardon my irreverent & irrelevant interference.



Where's Jax when you need him?

Cheers
Marty

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Doug,

Seems Dave is trying to use the ASA to hone his 101 debating skills;
which have become extremely DULL:^)



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Dave wrote:
Doug's OK too. He just gets caught up in the nonsense of the loony left
sometimes. g

Like what?

DSK

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He didn't put the cart in front of the horse. But, you know what you see
when you put the horse in front of the cart...

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"j" ganz @@
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"DSK" wrote in message
.. .
And you infer from your preference for the setup on your boat that the
same
considerations should determine all others' preferences for their setups,
I
take it.


Martin Baxter wrote:
Now you're infering and inference from a preference?

No, he's averring that your preference can't take precedence over his
inference.

Pardon my irreverent & irrelevant interference.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

Dutchman System
 

As so goes the "Dutchman" as the topic.

Ah! what the hell it us getting used up.



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"Thom Stewart" wrote in message
...
Martin,

Thank you! At least two of us see what Dave is attempting
to do.

Sound like a lawyer?

SV