Quarter Lifts

The double boom topping lifts that lead from the iron band on that spar (about a quarter ways in from the end) up to and through single blocks under the eyes of the rigging at the lower masthead, thence down on deck. Each hauling part is provided with a purchase. In sailing free the weather lift is hauled taut and the lee one slacked off, so that the sail will set well without a crease up and down its belly. In sailing by the wind both lifts are slacked so that the sail will hang as flat as possible by the weight of the boom.