Lloyd,

You and otnmbrd came up with about the same idea, but your message got there
first.

My first impression is that you're both verging on brilliance. (And no, I
don't mean to sound surprised...)

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Charles T. Low
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"Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message
...

I THINK I understand what you're attempting to do, but forgive me if I
misread.

How about starting the "loop" at the stern cleat? Then up around the
midships
cleat, around the bow cleat, and back to the stern? Then, when it's ready
to go,
you can release it and get it all back in the cockpit without running up
to the
bow...

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36