Re: [Paddlewise] Bow Painters

 >>For surf work, I use a bow painter of floating line long enough to 
double under the deck bungies, so i can hold onto it if I have to swim in.



   I think if I am swimming in through the surf with my boat I would 
rather have a hand on the boat so I can push it out of the way if I need 
to, rather the be in front of the boat dragging it in on a line waiting 
for the next wave to pick it up and direct it into my face!

   I have a bow painter I keep in the hatch for those times that I would 
like to drag my boat in shallow water or tie up to something. I have 
never understood the need to have one as a permanent fixture on my deck.

Scott
So.Cal.
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