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between two tackles and
offers a significant increase in
power. Similar to the Spanish
burton. it is often used for the
running rigging of an average
tonnage sailing boat.
This kind of tackle was
used by sailors in the past to
make the stays of the fore and
aft sails taut. The only
disadvantage of complex
tackle is that it is slow and
requires a lot of rope.
Consequently, it is' practical
only for short lifts.
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