Re: [Paddlewise] The perfect tow line

Hi Bill,
I made a tow belt system with the ability of a throw line, pretty
compact considering it has 48'(with shock cord) and a 15' lines
attached.  I don't know if it helps, but pictures are at:

http://members.xoom.com/gabrielR/022400.htm

Please let us know your thoughts about the rope- I used a water ski tow
line which floats well, doesn't seem to tangle and is readily visible. 
Also cheap.  The whole belt also floats and is quick release.  Always
looking for something better.





Bill McKenzie wrote:
> 
> I would like to thank folks for all the back channel input.  A manufacturer
> is now sending me a sample of what they call their 3/16th "solid braid
> multi-filament polypropylene (SBMP)".  Minimum order is 2,000 feet.  I do
> not yet know the rated strength of the line.  Remember that my purpose for
> the line is towing sea kayaks only and I want it to float.  To keep it a
> compact tow system, I am sacrificing its use as a throw bag or, potential
> use for such things as unwrapping a stuck boat.  The line is not for
> gripping with your hands and I suspect my deck fittings (even with good
> backing) may not handle much over 5 or 600 pounds.  (Anyone actually had a
> deck fitting get pulled off when towing in large seas or tested the strength
> of their fittings?)
> 
> If the sample line I receive appears as good as the Kokatat tow line (size,
> strength, pliability) I will let everyone know the details of the deal as it
> "sounds" pretty good right now.
> 
> Bill McKenzie
> wamckenz_at_gte.net
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jerry Hawkins [mailto:jhawkins_at_cisco.com]
> Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2000 9:29 AM
> To: Bill McKenzie; Paddlewise List
> Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] The perfect tow line
> 
> Bill -
> I'm no authority in this but 3/16 is really thin.  Any force at all and 3/16
> line will cut into flesh.  I keep a 25 foot piece of 3/16 line in my PFD
> pocket for quick tows and for dock tie up and emergency use, but for real
> towing I think I would look for something a size or two bigger.
> 
> jerry.
> 
> At 10:04 PM 06/21/2000 -0700, Bill McKenzie wrote:
> >I am making a sea kayak tow line and have been unable to find a source for
> >3/16th braided solid core polypropylene line.  I may be describing this
> >wrong but I think this type line is what Kokatat uses in their relatively
> >small PFD tow setup that uses the "winder" tool.
> >
> >Anyone have a source for such line?
> >
> >Bill McKenzie
> >wamckenz_at_gte.net
> >
> >
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