On my M15 I use a harness and tether regularly. I just tie the heavy nylon docklines tight from the bow to stern cleats, and clip into that so I don't need any extra hardware or rigging. I tie the ends together in a continuous loop around the boat, so in the unlikely event a cleat ripped out of the deck, I would still remain attached to the boat. I think the main reason to use webbing instead of rope is it's supposed to be safer for stepping on, but the rope ends up running along the very outside edge of the boat, where you cannot really step on an M15 without it rolling excessively anyway. Sincerely, Tyler ----- Original Message ----- From: "brad kurlancheek" <bkurlancheek@gmail.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Saturday, April 7, 2018 7:48:53 AM Subject: M_Boats: Sailing Harness & Tether Hello Montgomery Sailors, I finally bit the bullet and shelled out the dough y'day for a West Marine sailing harness and tether. The harness has double D rings, and the tether is double, one 3', the other 6'. My question to the group is to see what if any Monty sailors in the 15 or 17 sail with a harness, and if so, to see what on the boat they attach themselves to. I was out on the Choptank last year having the time of my life, literally, in my M15, on a galloping exhilarating beam reach, but felt a tad bit insecure not being connected to anything. If anyone's ever been tossed (out of the cockpit, into the deep, blue sea) feel free to relate your experience, with or without wearing a harness & tethered to boat. Thanks! - Brad