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JJM
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Initially Posted - 06/12/2006 :  19:30:02  Show Profile

Hi - we have started taking our 70 lb. pitbull (she's a sweetheart!) to our boat with us, and she now loves to sail!! My wife and I of course would like to make the boat safer for her when those puffs cause the boat to heel. (The dog heels too! )

My question - does the lifeline netting provide adequate support in the event that something inadvertently is leaning up against it? Will the investment provide an increased level of security to prevent accidental and then emergency MOB drills? (okay DOB drills... )

If anyone has the netting on their 250 - is it easy to install and would you recommend it?

Thanks in advance.
John
"Enchanted Becuma"
C250 '04 WK #746
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Al
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Response Posted - 06/12/2006 :  23:57:38  Show Profile
John, If you're ever going to have little kids or dogs aboard, I wouldn't leave port without lifeline netting, especially where you sail.

My dog Bugz thinks she riding in the car and will "hike" out as far as she can. At least with the netting it keeps her somewhat contained, and I know when she sees a dolphin or sea lion, she'd dive in after them if the netting wasn't there. She's 60 lbs. and flew into it full force once, with no problems.

You'll have to rig a line at deck height to secure the bottom of the netting. Be sure to use a low stretch rope, and add one or two fairleads along the length of the coaming in the cockpit, so your "pup" can't slip underneath it. If you use cable ties to secure it to the lifelines, be sure you use the UV resistant ones.
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JJM
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Response Posted - 06/13/2006 :  13:16:02  Show Profile
Hi Al,

Thanks for your reply - you sail near where I do and actually I purchased my boat in MDR in 2004 and sailed around your neighborhood for a few months prior to moving north a bit.

Where did you get your netting? Was it at WEST? Did you just buy it by the foot in 25 foot lengths? Was it easy to install by following the manufacturers directions?
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atgep
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Response Posted - 06/14/2006 :  00:38:23  Show Profile
I picked mine up at Seamar in Seattle. They have a variety of styles and colors. If you call them they can hook you up. Putting it on is a bit of a trick. (hint) 2nd side goes on quick!

www.seamar.com

BTW, I picked up a great little stainless knife for the cockpit. It was only $4 and has been in the cockpit cubbie for a year with zero rust. If you call them and want one, it was in the barrel by the register.
Hope this helps, Tom.
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sailorman
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Response Posted - 06/15/2006 :  21:40:21  Show Profile
Great looking dog! What is that boat in the background Al?
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zebra50
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Response Posted - 06/21/2006 :  13:13:55  Show Profile
I also have used the netting on the forward part of the boat.

I like the back cushions on the stern seats around the tubes. Did you make those or purchase them? Either way, would you please share the plans.
thanks
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