I sailed for many years in smaller keelboats Rhodes 18 and 19's, Etchells, Solings, IODs,
etc. which never had lifelines, and I never missed them. However, this was mainly day
sailing or racing in relatively protected waters. When I started cruising, in on smaller
boats (about 24 feet and up) I appreciated lifelines. But to be useful, they must be at
least 25 inches high. I'm not sure I see the value of short lifelines on an 18 footer.


"Wally" wrote in message
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Bobsprit wrote:
How neccessary are lifelines on a small boat like my 18-footer?

Too dumb. Troll more carefully.

No troll, Bob. As you're probably aware, my only sailing has been in
dinghies, where the idea isn't so much about staying inboard as hanging out
the side. I was wondering, for example, if they're used as attachment points
for harnesses.


I did see a 18.5 Typhoon once with Life Lines. Pretty funny.

You're saying they're not needed, then.


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