We just rigged lines on heavy clipping shackles that run from sling all the way back to the spinnaker sheet blocks all the way aft - takes a little adjustment to get the length just right but then works fine.

-dan

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::
:: :: Hi,
:: ::
:: :: I am looking at removing the toe rails from the last 1/3
:: :: of the boat as most boats have done .. still keeping the
:: :: forward 2/3 to keep the crew on board :)
:: ::
:: :: I was wondering what people are doing for lifting the
:: :: boat out of the water when the toerails are removed? I
:: :: have a sling to the keel bolts but the alignment to the
:: :: hole in the top of the cabin is slightly aft to balance
:: :: the boat with straps to the toe rails.
:: ::
:: :: Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
::
:: Don,
::
:: We have installed U-Bolt type jib sheet fairleads in
:: front of the primary winches that we use for the
:: balancing strops on Shenanigans. Others have fashioned
:: straps or loops that fit over the cabin top winches. I
:: suspect you will have other ideas posted shortly!