Hey Brian, I'm back again. You might consider using amsteel for you topping lift it is relatively cheap and you can do the splicing yourself (locked brummel eye splice with closed thimble). If the length is in question then use the halyard to pull a tape measure up the mast then walk back to the boom end and figure the length. You'll want to subtract a foot or two so that the boom has room to be lifted.
Use a bosun's chair to attach one end to the top of the mast. Mine is rigged the same a John Stanford describes. Mine is cleated on the boom just forward of the dodger. Now that others are mentioning it,g the boat in the picture looks a lot like my 37+. 1989 was the first year for the 37+ and was the successor to the 37 but also brought with it characteristics of 40. Is there a chance that yours is a 37? Looks like we all answered your question. Any others? Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Jun 1, 2017 2:31 PM, "Brian Davis via CnC-List" <[email protected]> wrote: Greetings everyone, I'm in search of a good schematic for redoing the rigging on my LF 38. I have the manual and it shows some length measurements, but I'm not fully educated on the terms. The only thing holding up the boom now is the old rope guides that keep the main from falling on the deck. When I bought her the SS cable that connects the back of the boom to the top of the mast was off and stowed below and there is only a connector on one end and bare wire on the other. Not sure how it connects to the boom...etc. I see a cheek block that I need to replace on the boom near the mast. I want to rig it the proper and best way, but I don't have any good drawings and just looking for some guidance. Regards, -- Brian Davis 1980 C&C Landfall 38 "Nina" Southeast Florida <https://www.avast.com/en-us/lp-safe-emailing-3108-a?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=oa-3108-a> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/en-us/lp-safe-emailing-3108-a?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=oa-3108-a> <#m_7834295882684719431_m_-5469201269122569337_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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