> some boats (like WS Tempests and others) > use one continuous length of stretch cord for front > deck rigging. Some boats (like Boreal) use several > short lengths of stretch cord that is tied in place at > each fitting. Which approach is "the best" approach? If you ever have a need to have a towline hooked to your bow (either you are part of a tandem tow or you are being towed), you can release the tow in an emergency bu cutting a deck line near you with a knife if it is one continuous length. Otherwise, I don't think it makes much difference. Steve Holtzman Southern California _____________ NOD32 EMON 2335 (20070616) information _____________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system http://www.eset.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Jun 16 2007 - 19:15:45 PDT
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