David,
I have a set on the Enterprise and they are always out when sailing
overnight. Truth is, they should be out when I’m alone or with non-sailing
guests too. Like the fire extinguishers and first aid kit, you really don’t
need them until, well, you NEED them.
We run them from the aft dock cleat, along the deck, outside the stays,
to the forward dock cleat.
You’re better off safe than sorry, or, quite possibly, dead. I should
use them more often and starting next season, I’m going to. Tethered to the
boat off the side is far better than over the side and in the water while the
boat moves away from you at 7 knots.
Especially if the transporter is down.
All the best,
Edd
Edd M. Schillay
Starship Enterprise
C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
City Island, NY
Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log Website
On Oct 25, 2013, at 2:32 PM, David Knecht <davidakne...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Mention of tethers in the discussion of waste disposal reminded me that I had
> wanted to get the wisdom of the group on tethers. I have never used them or
> been on a boat with them set up so I am totally ignorant of how this should
> be done. I have a inflatable life jacket with a tether attachment buckle and
> a elastic tether, but I have not bought a set of jacklines, nor am I sure the
> best way to set it up. Two jacklines running halfway between midline and
> rail? One down the middle? Store bought system or cobbled together? Attach
> to padeye at front, but then running through the cockpit or just to
> companionway. Attached to what there? If this is overkill for coastal
> cruising and shorthanded club racing, then that would be good to know also.
> I often sail the boat single handed and try not to leave the cockpit to go
> forward, but I have to sometimes and wonder if I should always be tethered
> even in moderate conditions. Thanks- Dave
>
> David Knecht
> Aries
> 1990 C&C 34+
> New London, CT
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