Thanks Bud , yesterday we took lil' Patricia A out in superb conditions . Flat seas and blowin 15-17 . Although we were not reefed we probably should have been because we were getting even stronger gusts . Anyhow I un clipped the topping lift (after hoisting ) and IMO the staysl' had good shape , not to mention we were moving at a decent pace , chain plates in the water and little weather helm . When we were ready to lower the staysl' I clipped the topping lift back on . Now my reason for the question , I want to replace my steaming light , the one I have now is small and smooth . The new one will be bigger because it is a combo steamer/deck light . The topping lift will rub it , and I'm afraid might damage it . I could mount the new light above the toplift , I'm going to look into that . But for now I'm thinking keep the toplift and just un clip and move it out of the way when sailing . Thanks ,Mark .
