the method under test
assumes that the guy is in the forward jaw, both bridles are attached and the pole hanging on the base of the shroud with the working side of the topping lift also in that jaw all at deck level. this keeps the topping lift out of the way when tacking.
the program will be to detach at the shroud, toss the working side of the topping lift to the port side of the boat, attach the aft end of the pole to the ring, push the forward end of the pole around the furling drum, grab bitter end of topping lift at mast, and raise. Your option would eliminate the concern of tangling with the furling drum ... but in 4 ft waves it seems to require a bit of balance I cannot guarantee that person will have.
If this seems to work I will video it.
Last edited by Cap'n Vic; 11/07/11 09:01 PM.
