Davits Problem

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Jun 3, 2004
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Pearson 323 Staten Island
I have a set of davits that one of the former owners must have made. The lines always get twisted and foul the pulleys. It's a standard double block system with swivel hooks on the bottom. Any thoughts or suggestions? I'm sure that most people do just fine with their davits -- where am I wrong?
 
Dec 2, 2003
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Hunter 376 Warsash, England --
Are you using 'laid' rope or 'braided'?
Braid on braid lines (i.e. woven outer cover over a woven inner core) have far less tendency to twist than laid (twisted).
 
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