We Didn’t Know Jack Until Now

The Seawind 1260 really did not have a jackline route, so Toni and I created one. I installed a folding padeye in the Monica lounge to give us that critical forward attachment point. A jackline is a safety line or no stretched webbing that is secured from stern to bow. Its purpose is to provide attachment point for a safety harness tether. If rigged correctly it should prevent one from going overboard in rough weather. It is important to note that a jackline should be rigged as close to center of the boat as possible. Jackline's main purpose is to prevent one from going over the side, NOT to keep you attached to the boat after going over the side. Survival chances are greatly reduced if one goes over the side while attached. One hand for yourself, one hand for the boat, and a tether to a jackline as a backup. Subscribe and share in the adventure! Become part of the conversation by liking https://www.facebook.com/SV.MomentsInTime/ Feel free to comment and let us know your thoughts.