John's point about the need for bow ropes (what I call the inverted "V" from the bow to either end of the front bumper) is a good one. But please don't forget the stern rope! Just as bow ropes will prevent you from torpedoing the folks behind you, the stern rope can prevent you from hurting folks in front of you at a sudden stop (or the boat itself). I usually use a single stern line from my trailer hitch to the stern of the boat and back again. I also use a trucker's hitch to snugly tie the bow and stern lines. Also, whenever I stop during my highway trip I check the lines. Invariably, the nylon lines have loosened a bit at highway speeds. It takes less than a minute to re-tighten each trucker's hitch. - Scott Johnlebl_at_aol.com wrote: > > It is inconceivable to me that anyone would not use ropes from the bow to front bumper. ... *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Nov 28 1998 - 17:26:59 PST
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