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In a message dated 11/2/04 12:01:42 AM Eastern Standard Time,
writes:
> In my opinion the proper way to use snubbers, if in heavy weather, is a
> light
> line--usually 1/2" in a 20 foot length--this will allow a lot of spring and
> stretch. A second snubber is the 5/8" line, or perhaps 3/4" (this would be
> in
> a boat your size)--and will come tight as the 1/2" line is at about half of
> its stretch. This way, you have the shock absorption and safety.
>
>
That's a good idea.
And it can be done with one line. I use 5/8-3/4 line with one of the Tempo
Line Master snubbers attached to it. That way you get the shock absorbing
stretch of the light line and the strength of the heavy line with only having to
deploy one line.
Capt. Bill
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