On Sun, 20 Jul 2003 17:31:17 -0400, "Scout" wrote:

I know graphics attachments are not appreciated, so here is my best shot at
communicating the arrangement with an acceptable graphic. My boat is "me".
I tie off at points P2, P3, x1, and x2. At this point the lines are not
crossed.

If you cross your lines their will be less change in vertical angle as the tide
rises and falls, so there will be less change in horizontal distance.

Are you using three strand twisted nylon for the dock lines?

S/V Cat's Meow
http://www.catsmeow.org