Here a picture of the system as seen on a Taipan 4.9 (F16)

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Rolf, the system is handy when singlehanding. With one short and sharp pull perpendicular to the line both boards can be pulled up or pushed down. It is handy when rounding a crowded mark. In the picture only the uphaul line is fitted.

Alot of crew want to pull up their board when transitioning from upwind work to a reach or downwing leg; this tends to calm the boat down. Boats with long daggerboards can feel trippy on these courses with a fully set board.

Wouter

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Wouter Hijink
Formula 16 NED 243 (one-off; homebuild)
The Netherlands