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[longshanks]

Hi Folks,

Can anyone tell me the spacing for ratlines on the standing rigging. I don't imagine it makes any difference but its for a 60' cutter.

[wideawake]

Hi Folks,

Can anyone tell me the spacing for ratlines on the standing rigging. I don't imagine it makes any difference but its for a 60' cutter.

Since they're intended for climbing I suspect that the spacing would be similar to that on a ladder or a bit wider.   I've not measured the spacing on my Colin archer but simply took it off the plan.   However I think it's about an inch which would make sense with what I've said above I think.

HTH

Guy

[Jimmy James]

Ratlines on real ships  Traditionally were 11 inches apart On British ships and for some reason 13 inches  apart on French and German ships and 12 inches  apart on some Scandinavian ships.... You really pays your money and takes your chances
Freebooter

[longshanks]

Thanks guys,

I think I will go with 12"