SO40 cockpit safety line mounting points

[hoppy]

Where have people positioned safety line mounting points in the SO40 cockpit?

I have been thinking about adding a couple of folding D padeyes on the cockpit lockers for the crew but cannot figure out where it is best to mount a strong point for the helm that I can access from behind when mounting.

Given that we have been sailing in 30 to 50 knot winds (gusts to 60) and seas as high as 3 or 4 meters for the past 5 days, it has got me realising I need to do something. I do have jacklines for deck work-

So much for the leisurely sail from the Aegean to Ioanian I had planned

[davideso37]

Hoppy,
A topical question! I have just fitted three harness points in the cockpit of our SO37. These are U bolts with big backing plates. I did buy a couple of expensive folding D padeyes but on reflection was concerned as to how to loop the harness hook into the payeye one handed. I positioned one on the floor just outside the companionway so we can hook on from below before coming on deck. Then there is one on the locker sides just above ankle height and a bit in front of the wheel. These are for the cockpit crew. After trying out the new harness points on our last trip I am going to add a fourth just behind the helm position. I intend to mount it on the stern locker side with a solid reinforcing block to distribute the load.
I was worried that the cockpit side u bolts would get in the way but after a few races there has been no problems.
We have the jack lines for the side decks but I think we also need a solid point on the centre line around the mast.
Regards
David

[peter40]

I have installed 2 high-end oversize padeyes, 1 folding just outside of the companion way and the other, a solid D at the base of the vertical surface near the propane locker. We then ran heavy duty jack line between. You can hook on before leaving the cabin and not have to unhook if staying in the cockpit. I suppose if it breaks everyone hooked on is lost, but that is why I went oversize.
Stay on the boat!
Peter

[davideso37]

Peter,

We need permanent ones, not jack lines for two thirds of the crew for our safety regs. That addresses the problem of the jack line breaking. Regs require 2000kg breaking strain on the jacklines but that is not a lot when pulling from a low angle. Oversize equals good.
Regards
David