Re: [Paddlewise] Decklines

Erik:
Thanks for the fuller description of your system.
I suppose your boat does not have a rudder to interfere with the towline at the
stern?
After the towline has been deployed, and while on the water, do you have to have
assistance from another paddler to replace the lines in their original setup
positions? This might be a disadvantage on a long crossing with towing required
at times, followed by a big surf landing with a swim in... you might not have
your decklines. As Peter Carter points out, both the decklines and the towing
system might be required at the same time.
On towlines, the bungy shock absorber seems important. There is a description of
a "combat" tow situation at http://www.tassie.net.au/~lford/bassdunn.htm
reinforcing the need for a shock absorbing link.
PT.

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