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Old 06-06-2009
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It would depend a lot on how much gear you have on the boat. On mine the danbouy is mounted outside the rails on the pushpit.Nothing in it's way for a clean lift and drop which I could do with one hand.
My life rings (horseshoe) are likewise outside any other structure and have squeeze to release clips so again could be released with one hand.

However having said all that there is still the limiting factor of physical arms reach and the need to secure the tiller to allow me to move to get within reach of the equipment.

There is probably nothing within the budget of a normal sailor that is totally perfect for it's task but in my mind your still ahead by carrying the gear over someone who does not.

Mychael
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