I'm always amazed on the imperfect solutions to line hanging you can buy at West Marine for $29.95. Here's my alternative:
This one was made from "experienced" 3/8" line. It attaches easily to a rail or life line with a lark's head.
Line hangers and such
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Line hangers and such
Fair winds, Neil
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Cape Dory 28 #167
Boston, MA
CDSOA member #698
Re: Line hangers and such
Have you been reading 'The Rigger's Apprentice'………?
simple, working solutions are appreciated and effective.
simple, working solutions are appreciated and effective.
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Re: Line hangers and such
I need to add that to my library!Ron M. wrote:Have you been reading 'The Rigger's Apprentice'………?
simple, working solutions are appreciated and effective.
Traditional methods are, more often than not, simpler and less expensive. (Note: No question that many modern methods are simpler and occasionally less expensive than traditional ones (e.g., GPS vs. sextant), but that's only as long as the batteries hold out.)
Fair winds, Neil
s/v LIQUIDITY
Cape Dory 28 #167
Boston, MA
CDSOA member #698
s/v LIQUIDITY
Cape Dory 28 #167
Boston, MA
CDSOA member #698