[Paddlewise] bow and stern lines

I'd like to endorse the earlier comment about tying the bow with two lines,
and the stern with two lines in order to get sideways vectors in opposition to
each other.  It is a good idea to use a hitch at the midpoint if using a
single line in two directions so the bow and/or stern can't slide on the line.
When cartopping heavier boats like a Laser sailboat or a heavy double, it is a
good idea to also use two lines running aft from the bow to stop the boat if
you have to put the brakes on hard.  None of the lines or straps should be
very tight.  If you tie a fiberglass or plastic boat tightly onto a roof on a
hot day it will often distort.  By using many lines you can secure the boat
without applying a lot of stress to it.  Guying the ends of the boat becomes
unnecessary when there is a lot of separation between the crossbars of the
rack, especially when good saddles are being used.  It becomes increasingly
important when the crossbars are only a few feet apart.





Ken Rasmussen





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