Re: [Paddlewise] High and Low Towing and Towing Gadget

From: <HTERVORT_at_aol.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 15:41:05 EDT
In a message dated 9/13/99 8:34:38 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
johncw_at_narrows.com writes:

<< A really nifty gadget that is handy for towing can be made from a couple 
short
 pieces of rope and 3 caribeeners (sp?).   <SNIP>  To use it clip one
 of the end caribeeners to the perimeter deck line on one side of the victims
 bow then reach under the bow and clip the other end caribeener on the 
opposite
 deck line.  Attach your tow line to the center caribeener and tow. >>

Great application of a technique which has traditionally been used for towing 
tenders and other boats.  

Question:  Have you ever tried the same sort of thing on the towing boat, 
placing the pulling end of the rope beneath the hull to avoid stern and 
rudder entanglement?

Harold
  
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