Likewise, I leave mine attached. Sure as the world, if I took it off I'd forget I'd done it and then merrily lower the main, allowing the boom to smack the gelcoat. Tod M17 #408 BuscaBrisas Tartan26 #30 Pretentious Thistle #2531 <======for sale one of these years. Steadfast -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces+htmills=bright.net@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces+htmills=bright.net@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of david_hill@idg.com Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 8:05 AM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: Topping lift Advice please -- I want to put a topping lift on my M17. I have never used one before. Does one leave it attached at all times, even when under sail, or do you disconnect it after raising the sail? Thanks, David Hill M17 Grouper_______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats