[quote=MN3][quote=carl2]
will the setup work just by adding a block to the bridle.. seems like it would pull the bridle back[/quote]
here are my thoughts on this set up:
Yes it will pull your bridal back
i personally don't think it's a good idea to do that
having just replaced my bow tangs. i now know, I don't want any pressure from any direction except as intended
i believe the OP's set up took most of the load on the beams... that is a good place for load
no disrespect intended but I'm not a fan of that line hanging down either... if your line ever worms itself free... you now have a line dragging from a bad location. even in medium wind, tacking can be pretty violent place to live (if your a line tied to a forestay/jib)
my method (learned the hard way)
avoid the bows/front beam - too high on my boat
get on the side of the boat and grab a trap bungee, then wire, then handle.
then (while holding a handle) - get 1 foot up on the cat (stern side), then the other foot. now i can get my butt/torso out (still holding handle - now w/2 hands)
YMMV
Just took my trap wires off my cat (put wings on it) - gonna need a new system :) (my wings have hiking straps that i think will work just fine)[/quote]
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