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britinusa
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Initially Posted - 07/19/2011 : 06:29:33

On another thread, I mentioned that 3/4" wide hook and loop tape is available for about $5 at harbor freight.

Here's some of the things I use it for.

Keep the pop top enclosure neatly rolled, secured with two pieces of the tape.

Secure the Anchor to the Pulpit, easy to release.

Keep the shore power line under control when coiled.

Keep the Baby Stays coiled

Keep the Backstay coiled during transit.

Restrain the furler extrusion when raising and lowering the mast. Wrap a piece of the tape around the mast and extrusion just above the boom gooseneck.

Any other uses?

Paul

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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 07/19/2011 : 07:00:07

I made insect screens for the Lewmar hatches in my boat, and attach them with hook and loop tape which has an adhesive backing.

Also, I made sunbrella covers to cover some of the mahogany on my friend's classic Pearson Triton, and attached the covers with adhesive-backed hook and loop tape, so he wouldn't have to drill holes in his boat to attach snaps. The tape held well through high winds, but had to be replaced about twice a year, because the adhesive backing deteriorated over time from the weather.

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Sloop Smitten
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Response Posted - 07/19/2011 : 07:48:20

When I am on an extended cruise I use the tape to lash my fishing poles to the shrouds. Keeps them out of the cabin and out of the way.

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Response Posted - 07/22/2011 : 18:27:29

We picked up some elastic straps (6"x1") that connect w/ H&L. They thread through the moulding on the narrow shelves above the setees. We use them to strap carry-on bags in place during day sails.

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Response Posted - 07/22/2011 : 22:05:17

I use some to hold my ladder in place. We have some interior wireless LED lights that are mounted via H&L. We're considering using some on the bilge board to see if it will hold it in place in case of knockdown (the H&L might raise the board too high relative to the sole, we'll see...) Most of my board shorts have H&L flys.

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JohnP
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Response Posted - 07/25/2011 : 06:04:40

I tied some to the stern rail behind the swim ladder with a release string hanging down just above the water.

A few years ago I lost the lifering overboard when bouncing on some big waves out on the bay. I did not notice it was gone until later. Someone got a free lifering that week.

Last year I replaced it with a lifering that I re-covered with white sunbrella using the old zipper, and this beautiful new lifering I have secured using a H&L strap tied onto the lifering bracket with its own quick-release cord.

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Response Posted - 07/25/2011 : 07:35:32

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Ryan L
 We're considering using some on the bilge board to see if it will hold it in place in case of knockdown (the H&L might raise the board too high relative to the sole, we'll see...)
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Get knocked down a lot?

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Response Posted - 07/25/2011 : 10:17:42

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by John Russell
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Ryan L
 We're considering using some on the bilge board to see if it will hold it in place in case of knockdown (the H&L might raise the board too high relative to the sole, we'll see...)
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Get knocked down a lot?
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That depends on how much you consider "a lot"... Only once in the short time we've owned our little Catalina, and that was somewhat on purpose while while pushing things a bit in rough conditions. But in my lifetime of sailing, I've been knocked down enough to know I don't like stuff flying around the cabin when it happens. How about you?

And to keep this relevant, I think H&L sometimes works well for that purpose.

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