My thoughts were addressing Rodney's concerns for a single hander.
There are those who are always safety-lined, topside.

Brian Whatcott Altus OK

On Sat, 11 Oct 2003 18:37:50 -0400, Kelton Joyner
wrote:

how about lowering the mainsail, removing the slugs from the track as
you lower. Put the head of the main overboard with the halyard
attached. Float the MOB into the sail and hoist up with the halyard.

Brian Whatcott wrote:
On Sat, 11 Oct 2003 00:45:52 -0400, Rodney Myrvaagnes
wrote:



We have used it in a real MOB situation (me). Worked exactly as it was
supposed to. I weigh 200 lbs, my wife 110.

Nothing is foolproof in all situations, but the Lifesling is a
well-designed piece of gear for a cruising couple, IMHO.

But, for a singlehander????
Rodney Myrvaagnes


Hmmm...a climbing net always deployed?
A gantry and a sling and one way hauling line?

I recall what a shock it was, getting out of cold water, fully
clothed: you are heavy; very,very heavy.
I doubt I could even haul myself out of a swim pool with an eight inch
freeboard, in swim trunks, without a determined effort, now.

Brian Whatcott Altus OK