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glivs
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Response Posted - 04/07/2008 :  19:47:03  Show Profile
First, I have not yet used my LifeSling, so much to learn. That said, this discussion has largely focused on getting the MOB to the boat, but Randy posed the question of how to then get them back on to the boat. Good question....I highly doubt the Admiral could haul me in with the headsail winch, particularly as any buoyancy offered by the water is quickly lost once the lifting begins. (Actually I need to check to see if any of my halyards are even long enough.) The kit LifeSling offers appears to be simply to gain mechanical advantage during the lift. Couldn't the boom vang be used for that if it could be readily removed and reattached to a halyard? Also, in not so flat waters, it would seem the MOB could be readily pounded against the side of the hull. Is there a technique for lifting using the boom tied off so the MOB could be lifted away from the boat?
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 04/07/2008 :  20:04:29  Show Profile
Back to Frank's comment... How about a snap-shackle on the traveler end of the mainsheet so it can be released from the traveler, the boom can be swung to the side where the MOB is (assuming a suitable topping lift--not a rigid vang), the shackle can be snapped to the Lifesling, and the 4:1 purchase should be adequate to lift the MOB. The boom should stay out over the MOB if the sheet is pulled roughly parallel to the boom, and then pulling toward the center should swing the boom and MOB over the gunwale. The coaming winch might not work with that lead angle, but a cabintop winch should, if needed. (Lifesling's powerboat lifting tackle for use with no winch is 5:1.) One new piece of hardware--the snap shackle... No??
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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 04/07/2008 :  20:25:15  Show Profile
Here is a link to how the Lifesling is used to hoist the MOB onboard. It uses the halyard, coupled with the additional Lifesling lifting gear if needed.

[url="http://www.answers.com/topic/lifesling-system"]Lifesling[/url]
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glivs
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Response Posted - 04/07/2008 :  20:26:40  Show Profile
Mainsheet it is....good thing I ordered a couple of snapshackles at Defender's recent big sale .

Here's a good site on [url="http://www.ussailing.org/safety/Studies/2001_bc1.htm"]Life Sling[/url] - skip down a page to "Installation Adjustments".
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Response Posted - 04/07/2008 :  21:33:47  Show Profile
Hmmm... They say the lifting line must exit the top block of the tackle--opposite of how the mainsheet is rigged. Probably right--there might be a hole in my scheme...
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