><< 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. >> <SNIP> >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? .....Three questions/comments: 1. Why would you want to elevate your stern when towing? 2. This device on the tower's stern would seriously impair maneuverability: you wouldn't be able to turn as needed because the harness would tend to keep you aligned to the towed boat. 3. How would you disconnect quickly in an emergency (say, a capsize)? Bob V *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Sep 14 1999 - 17:00:32 PDT
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