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Gotta be a better way to get a person back aboard than rigging a block
and tackle. Why not attach a swivelling block to the stern rail so that a line can be quickly put into it with a large carabiner on the end for hooking to the MOB. The line runs through the swivelling block (which is permanently mounted) and then to one of your winches (cabin top jib winch would be easiest for me, jib sheet winches for others), then you just put your winch handle in and crank away. Use the same idea but attach the swivel block permanently to the end of the boom. Then when it is needed, put the line into it (this has to be an opening style block so the line can be easily put in it) and run the line to a winch. With this method, you have a better angle of pull. Same idea but mount the swivel block high on your backstay, another turning block on deck to give a fair lead to the winch... Mount the backstay block and turning block permanently. This enables the MOB to be hoisted high out of the water. Using the backstay enables the system to be used when you are "Hove To" so you dont have to run the engine to stay in place thus endangering the MOB. Perhaps simply use the poly line permanently attached to your LifeSling and place it in the opening blocks after the MOB is in the LifeSling. Using a winch is second nature to most of us sailors whereas a block and tackle, hmmm. |