Please post the link of the article: hearsay is hearsay (no offense):
From my originally referenced site:
Length of Retrieval/Trailing Line. The high visibility yellow polypropylene floating line of each LIFESLING should be approximately three times the length of the boat. If a boat has a wide turning radius a longer length of line may be required. Boats with a tighter turning radius may have to use a shorter length of line to keep from turning into the line before it encircles the victim.
If you have something particular to a multi-hull (assuming it is a sailing vessel) please contribute the link to the reference - it would be much appreciated 
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Sailing is realizing you are the master of your domain, while recognizing that said domain is actually only on lease - with ever changing conditions of terms. - (me)
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