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Installing lifeline netting on a sailboat requires careful measurement and tensioning to ensure a secure fit. To begin, measure one section of the railing, count the diamonds in the net, and replicate that pattern across the remaining length.3:17 Where the lower railing lacks a mounting point, create a custom attachment by splicing two thimbles onto a length of Dyneema line to provide a secure anchor for the netting.4:23 Use a three-step zigzag stitch on a sewing machine to provide the necessary elasticity for the net edges.7:10 For areas requiring access, such as the stern, design a clip-in section that allows for easy entry and exit.5:43 The process is time-consuming and requires trial and error to achieve proper tension.2:36

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