On Sat, 14 Feb 2004 07:15:09 +0000, Charles T. Low wrote:

I had some interesting discussions here a year or two ago about using spring
lines with power, and I have perhaps the same dilemma as then, but at a more
advanced stage of resolution now.


I THINK I understand what you're attempting to do, but forgive me if I misread.

How about starting the "loop" at the stern cleat? Then up around the midships
cleat, around the bow cleat, and back to the stern? Then, when it's ready to go,
you can release it and get it all back in the cockpit without running up to the
bow...

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36