Has anyone rigged bow triangle nets?

including Amas (Floats), Akas (Beams) , Swing Wing system and all other hull related issues.
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EarthBM
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Has anyone rigged bow triangle nets?

Post by EarthBM »

At least on DF 35 it seems pretty easy - lash them to the folding preventer lines that are hooked from the bow to the eyebolts on the outside of front beams, and the other corner to the lifting eye. Just not sure what would be the use. Maybe allows to drop the downwind sail without worrying of missing the main hull deck? Or make spinnaker sheets less likely to drop in the water.

Any other use?
Ivan -- DF 35 #29 "Lykke"
Double Horizon
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Post by Double Horizon »

It is for crew safety. A net might interfere with the anchor rode depending on the angle of pull and position of cleat.
Larry - Former Owner DF-1200
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Post by AMZ »

There's a similar project on the agenda for our boat. In this case it's to keep the wife interested in sailing with small kids (ours)-she was worried about the possibility of an unscheduled swim session.
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