Sure been using mine for probably 8 years. Just cut the length you want and have a cap for each end. Drill 2 holes in one end and just one in the other. A knot has to hold it in the cap with 2 holes and the rope goes from that cap through the hole and cab into the other hole and exits the other end hole. I use a few different sizes, one pretty short (not as useful except for certain spots) and a few that are probably between 3-4 foot long and just have enough rope coming out that exit to tie to something on your boat. I use at least one on each end of the boat most of the time. You can use one, but it probably will swing around a good bit.
You can even buy them already made now, but made mine and would again as there is nothing to it. All you need is some spots that have stumps or trees standing to place the rope over and pull and it will tighten around the stump or what ever you put it over.
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