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[quote=goodsailing]Writing systems (lines) How do you use them. 
Well when writing copy, or lines of type, you can use them effectively pending word choices and sentence structure....

OH Boat righting lines.. sorry... :lol:

Get 4 pieces of big honking rope. Tie the front lines to the dolphin striker for each hull pending which one is tugged on. Tie the rear 2 somewhere, tramp. All lines go over the hull and tug. Each puller, boat righter, has their own independent line. That loop system is more for stowing the line, not righting the boat as boat captain and crew are tugging a connected rope and it's somewhat disconcerting tugging on a hull and your crew is tugging and tugging you perhaps also to the rear of the boat or vice versa as the rope is connected. It's a loop etc. Not good in my opinion. Use a 12mm line or larger, perhaps even with knots for grab holds. Stowing it.. well that's another story you can sort yourself....
I believe you could get more leverage over the hulls but there are plenty here that will debate the physics of that pro and con, from over the hull, or from under. Fact is, what ever works for you will work. And make sure you maneuver the boat into the wind before heaving. Don't count on passer byers to help lift the mast. 
You don't need anything fancy for the rope.. line, as in a line of rope, if you know what I mean. Hope these lines are helpful.[/quote]

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