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Edchris177

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Posted: Sep 15, 2021 - 08:07 AM

QuoteIt seems like a lot of weight is placed onto the hull direly under the rope.

There is far more loading from your knee when climbing up onto the hull. I have never heard of damage to a hull from a righting line.
The most common cause of damage when righting is flopping onto the hull & sticking the hook on your harness through the hull.

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waiex191

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Posted: Sep 24, 2021 - 10:58 PM

I put together a block for the righting bag. Used an old H16 jib traveler, a double sheave, and a single sheave that I had in my box 'o junk.

I need to test the garden bag I bought.

Edchris177The most common cause of damage when righting is flopping onto the hull & sticking the hook on your harness through the hull.

Good to know, thanks.

Edited by waiex191 on Sep 24, 2021 - 10:59 PM.

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