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Old 03-31-2009, 12:09 PM
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stand corrected - i didn't read carefully, thought he was using plain double braid! oops


disaggree on the bowline. seldom are lines loaded to where the reduction on strength is an issue, and bowlines are easier to wrok with, lighter, and more reliable than many shaclkle, especially for a boat so small. of course, with all rigging, the hardware and lines need to be strong enough for the load always
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