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The topping lift is a line from the masthead to the outboard of the boom. It is used to hold up the boom during reefing as well as used to hold the boom up while the mainsail is being lowered as well as hold up the boom when the boat is at rest. It is standard on our P-18/21/23. Topping lifts are typically not found on sailing dinghies, including our P-15/P-165 and P-185.
