"Gary" wrote in message
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Capt. Rob wrote:
Are they holding on to the backstay? Not a good idea.

The back stay is a pretty heavy hunk of rod rigging and it's
not like
they're hanging on to it for dear life.

RB
35s5
NY

That heavy hunk of rod rigging has a significant weak link with
the $50
block and tackle inches off the waterline. Don't back into
anything sharp!

Bob admitted long ago that he can't back into his slip. Also, he
hangs monster fenders off his stern while docked.

Scotty