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I'm certainly not an expert on the subject - but I'd suggest reading extensive info on the topic here https://www.morganscloud.com/2017/02/27/the-right-tethers-to-keep-us-aboard-part-2-construction-and-hardware/ Yes it's a pay site - but Attainable Adventure Cruising has a ton
of info. Recently updated a entire online book on staying on
board. The book digs into the forces involved, proper jack lines
and hard points etc. The authors make the argument that hitting
hard up against most tethers will do some serious damage and
dragging will kill you - the best solution is a system that stops
you from getting overboard in the first place. It's not a "do it
this way" recommendation - but a discussion on what might work and
BTW - I get no financial return from referring people to the site
- just a satisfied customer. Mark CS 30 Prosecco There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval. - George Santayana On 2017-03-27 1:46 PM, Frederick G
Street via CnC-List wrote:
Graham — it depends a bit on your boat’s setup; but basically you want the backlines to start and end about six feet from the ends of the boat, so you don’t get dragged behind the boat if you go over. On my boat, the previous owner put a padeye on the foredeck aft of the bow a ways; I use one continuous length of webbing, running it through a locking carabiner attached to that bow padeye. The aft ends go to other padeyes mounted forward of the transom on either side deck. These get tied off under some tension. Other boats use cleats aft. |
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