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Posted by ajlorman (ajlorman@…>)

I recently took the plunge and bought a 9’ rigid dinghy. I’ve never
towed a dinghy before and don’t have a clue as to how to do so safely
(e.g., how long a tow rope do I use, etc.). I sail on the generally
peaceful Chesapeake. Any suggestions?

Many thanks.

Al Lorman
F30 Ab Initio

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Posted by Thomas Wales (twales@…>)

Hi Al,
Having towed for years, I have found it to be no big deal. After
you exit your anchorage or harbor where you’ll need to keep the dingy on a
short leash, you’ll want to pay out enough scope so the dingy doesn’t jerk
around too much in any waves. My painter is about 30’ long and I use most
of it when towing. I have been through some rough spots up here in Maine
and my 8’ pram bobs along like a champ. You can experiment with the towing
length and you’ll see what is an optimal distance.
Good luck
TW
F32 #20 Anoush Koon



At 03:34 PM 6/1/2006 +0000, you wrote:

I recently took the plunge and bought a 9’ rigid dinghy. I’ve never
towed a dinghy before and don’t have a clue as to how to do so safely
(e.g., how long a tow rope do I use, etc.). I sail on the generally
peaceful Chesapeake. Any suggestions?

Many thanks.

Al Lorman
F30 Ab Initio

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Posted by Dave_Benjamin (dave_benjamin@…>)

You should use polypropolene rope or some other rope that will float
on water. Still exercise caution when docking or backing. It sucks to
get a line fouled in the prop. Personally I prefer to carry a dinghy
on deck but in Puget Sound it’s very common for people to tow their
dinghies.

— In freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com, Thomas Wales <twales@…>
wrote:

Hi Al,
Having towed for years, I have found it to be no big
deal. After
you exit your anchorage or harbor where you’ll need to keep the
dingy on a
short leash, you’ll want to pay out enough scope so the dingy
doesn’t jerk
around too much in any waves. My painter is about 30’ long and I
use most
of it when towing. I have been through some rough spots up here in
Maine
and my 8’ pram bobs along like a champ. You can experiment with
the towing
length and you’ll see what is an optimal distance.
Good luck
TW
F32 #20 Anoush Koon

At 03:34 PM 6/1/2006 +0000, you wrote:

I recently took the plunge and bought a 9’ rigid dinghy. I’ve
never
towed a dinghy before and don’t have a clue as to how to do so
safely
(e.g., how long a tow rope do I use, etc.). I sail on the
generally
peaceful Chesapeake. Any suggestions?

Many thanks.

Al Lorman
F30 Ab Initio

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Posted by Lorman, Alvin J. (ajlorman@…>)


I’d be delighted to carry my dinghy on deck, but when I measured I was surprised to find that there was precious little room to do so.

Al

-----Original Message-----From: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com [mailto:freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave_BenjaminSent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 12:59 PMTo: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.comSubject: [freedomyachts2003] Re: Towing a dinghyYou should use polypropolene rope or some other rope that will float on water. Still exercise caution when docking or backing. It sucks to get a line fouled in the prop. Personally I prefer to carry a dinghy on deck but in Puget Sound it’s very common for people to tow their dinghies.— In freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com, Thomas Wales <twales@…> wrote:>> Hi Al,> Having towed for years, I have found it to be no big deal. After > you exit your anchorage or harbor where you’ll need to keep the dingy on a > short leash, you’ll want to pay out enough scope so the dingy doesn’t jerk > around too much in any waves. My painter is about 30’ long and I use most > of it when towing. I have been through some rough spots up here in Maine > and my 8’ pram bobs along like a champ. You can experiment with the towing > length and you’ll see what is an optimal distance.> Good luck> TW> F32 #20 Anoush Koon> > > > At 03:34 PM 6/1/2006 +0000, you wrote:> > >I recently took the plunge and bought a 9’ rigid dinghy. I’ve never> >towed a dinghy before and don’t have a clue as to how to do so safely> >(e.g., how long a tow rope do I use, etc.). I sail on the generally> >peaceful Chesapeake. Any suggestions?> >> >Many thanks.> >> >Al Lorman> >F30 Ab Initio> >> >> >> >> >> >SPONSORED LINKS> ><http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Sailing+schools&w1=Sailing+schools&w2=Sailing+instruction&w3=Sailing+lesson&w4=Sailing+course&w5=Sailing+adventure&w6=Sailing&c=6&s=122&.sig=nM_33Bwh2_UhuqSYWZR8Xw>Sailing > >schools > ><http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Sailing+instruction&w1=Sailing+schools&w2=Sailing+instruction&w3=Sailing+lesson&w4=Sailing+course&w5=Sailing+adventure&w6=Sailing&c=6&s=122&.sig=PLKTippWs7H3hJMQiiV1Dg>Sailing > >instruction > ><http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Sailing+lesson&w1=Sailing+schools&w2=Sailing+instruction&w3=Sailing+lesson&w4=Sailing+course&w5=Sailing+adventure&w6=Sailing&c=6&s=122&.sig=BW-ssa-AtK1bKwgxZtYhsg>Sailing > >lesson> ><http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Sailing+course&w1=Sailing+schools&w2=Sailing+instruction&w3=Sailing+lesson&w4=Sailing+course&w5=Sailing+adventure&w6=Sailing&c=6&s=122&.sig=iJziK8qHrpaIJG_Q19twrg>Sailing > >course > ><http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Sailing+adventure&w1=Sailing+schools&w2=Sailing+instruction&w3=Sailing+lesson&w4=Sailing+course&w5=Sailing+adventure&w6=Sailing&c=6&s=122&.sig=luRjwGYgtoRAVO_RIh446A>Sailing > >adventure > ><http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Sailing&w1=Sailing+schools&w2=Sailing+instruction&w3=Sailing+lesson&w4=Sailing+course&w5=Sailing+adventure&w6=Sailing&c=6&s=122&.sig=H5HiiLFUXHyIpCEv0TmINg>Sailing > >> >> >> >----------> >YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS> >> > * Visit your group > > "<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freedomyachts2003>freedomyachts2003"on > > the web.> > *> > * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:> > * > > <mailto:freedomyachts2003-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com?subject=Unsubscribe>freedomyachts2003-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > >> > *> > * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the > > <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/>Yahoo! Terms of Service.> >> >> >----------> >> >> >No virus found in this incoming message.> >Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.> >Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.1/354 - Release Date: 6/1/2006> > > > – > No virus found in this outgoing message.> Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.> Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.1/354 - Release Date: 6/1/2006>

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Posted by macks011 (macks04@…>)

I have a portabote, which I carry on a sailboard carrier ouside the
life lines. You might want to check out “Dinghy Tow”
http://www.dinghy-tow.com/. No experience, but I’ve seen quite a
few. They have been installed on Freedoms and they have pictures on
the website.



— In freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com, “ajlorman” <ajlorman@…>
wrote:

I recently took the plunge and bought a 9’ rigid dinghy. I’ve
never
towed a dinghy before and don’t have a clue as to how to do so
safely
(e.g., how long a tow rope do I use, etc.). I sail on the
generally
peaceful Chesapeake. Any suggestions?

Many thanks.

Al Lorman
F30 Ab Initio

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Posted by Paul McFadden (pwhitmac@…>)
I’ve been towing a 10’2" RIB behind my Hoyt32 off and on for about 4yrs. I have found it works best when towed very close (2-3ft). I tow with a bridle that attaches to both bow side rings, and the main center tow eye. That way I have redundancy in the event that one of the lines break, or chafes thru. This arrangement also eliminates the potential problem of getting your tow line tangled up in your prop, and eliminates the necessity of purchasing line that “floats”, which I’ve seen get tangled up in a prop anyway. I really prefer to carry a folding/roll-up on deck in a bag, but this RIB came with the boat. Plus, I’ve had it out in pretty crappy conditions. I personally wouldn’t do a long ocean crossing towing like this, but for normal stuff it works fine. PWMajlorman <ajlorman@…> wrote: I recently took the plunge and bought a 9’ rigid dinghy. I’ve never towed a dinghy before and don’t have a clue as to how to do so safely (e.g., how long a tow rope do I use, etc.). I sail on the generally peaceful Chesapeake. Any suggestions?Many thanks.Al LormanF30 Ab Initio
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Posted by LINSEY JOHNSON (linseyjohnson6@…>)

You adjust it according to the size of the seas and how it rides on it.

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From: “macks011” <macks04@…>
Reply-To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [freedomyachts2003] Re: Towing a dinghy
Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2006 17:41:09 -0000

I have a portabote, which I carry on a sailboard carrier ouside the
life lines. You might want to check out “Dinghy Tow”
http://www.dinghy-tow.com/. No experience, but I’ve seen quite a
few. They have been installed on Freedoms and they have pictures on
the website.

— In freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com, “ajlorman” <ajlorman@…>
wrote:

I recently took the plunge and bought a 9’ rigid dinghy. I’ve
never
towed a dinghy before and don’t have a clue as to how to do so
safely
(e.g., how long a tow rope do I use, etc.). I sail on the
generally
peaceful Chesapeake. Any suggestions?

Many thanks.

Al Lorman
F30 Ab Initio

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Posted by Jerome Weinraub (zayde@…>)

Absolutely-sometimes my inflatable is on a 60 ft line,sometimes 10 ft aft.
Whatever works best.Wind,sea course and speed all figure into the decision.
Also-tow it light.-the less weight in the dink,the better you can handle
it.BTW,because it is always towed,my dink is called"Shirley,Goodness,and
Mercy".
----- Original Message -----
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Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 2:32 PM
Subject: RE: [freedomyachts2003] Re: Towing a dinghy


You adjust it according to the size of the seas and how it rides on it.

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From: “macks011” <macks04@…>
Reply-To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [freedomyachts2003] Re: Towing a dinghy
Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2006 17:41:09 -0000

I have a portabote, which I carry on a sailboard carrier ouside the
life lines. You might want to check out “Dinghy Tow”
http://www.dinghy-tow.com/. No experience, but I’ve seen quite a
few. They have been installed on Freedoms and they have pictures on
the website.

— In freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com, “ajlorman” <ajlorman@…>
wrote:

I recently took the plunge and bought a 9’ rigid dinghy. I’ve
never
towed a dinghy before and don’t have a clue as to how to do so
safely
(e.g., how long a tow rope do I use, etc.). I sail on the
generally
peaceful Chesapeake. Any suggestions?

Many thanks.

Al Lorman
F30 Ab Initio

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Posted by Lorman, Alvin J. (ajlorman@…>)


OK, so I try anywhere from a 10’ to a 60’ line. Or a Dinghy-Tow (which I like). Or I saw the heck with it and buy a set of davits from Garhauer.

Many thanks for all the suggestions.

Al

-----Original Message-----From: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com [mailto:freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jerome WeinraubSent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 3:24 PMTo: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.comSubject: Re: [freedomyachts2003] Re: Towing a dinghyAbsolutely-sometimes my inflatable is on a 60 ft line,sometimes 10 ft aft. Whatever works best.Wind,sea course and speed all figure into the decision. Also-tow it light.-the less weight in the dink,the better you can handle it.BTW,because it is always towed,my dink is called"Shirley,Goodness,and Mercy".----- Original Message ----- From: “LINSEY JOHNSON” <linseyjohnson6@…>To: <freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com>Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 2:32 PMSubject: RE: [freedomyachts2003] Re: Towing a dinghyYou adjust it according to the size of the seas and how it rides on it.>From: “macks011” <macks04@…>>Reply-To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com>To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com>Subject: [freedomyachts2003] Re: Towing a dinghy>Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2006 17:41:09 -0000>>I have a portabote, which I carry on a sailboard carrier ouside the>life lines. You might want to check out “Dinghy Tow”>http://www.dinghy-tow.com/. No experience, but I’ve seen quite a>few. They have been installed on Freedoms and they have pictures on>the website.>>>>— In freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com, “ajlorman” <ajlorman@…>>wrote:> >> > I recently took the plunge and bought a 9’ rigid dinghy. I’ve>never> > towed a dinghy before and don’t have a clue as to how to do so>safely> > (e.g., how long a tow rope do I use, etc.). I sail on the>generally> > peaceful Chesapeake. Any suggestions?> >> > Many thanks.> >> > Al Lorman> > F30 Ab Initio> >>>>>>>>>>>Yahoo! Groups Links>>>>>>>Yahoo! Groups Links

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Posted by LINSEY JOHNSON (linseyjohnson6@…>)

If you use davits, make sure the dinghy has a plug to drain it with, if it
rains and fill it up, causes lots of stress on the davits attachment points,
underway, is there a way to flip the dinghy over the davits so it can’t
catch water in case a sea breaks over the stern?

From: “Lorman, Alvin J.” <ajlorman@…>
Reply-To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
To: <freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: RE: [freedomyachts2003] Re: Towing a dinghy
Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 16:46:38 -0400

OK, so I try anywhere from a 10’ to a 60’ line. Or a Dinghy-Tow (which
I like). Or I saw the heck with it and buy a set of davits from
Garhauer.

Many thanks for all the suggestions.

Al

-----Original Message-----
From: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jerome Weinraub
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 3:24 PM
To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [freedomyachts2003] Re: Towing a dinghy

Absolutely-sometimes my inflatable is on a 60 ft line,sometimes 10 ft
aft.
Whatever works best.Wind,sea course and speed all figure into the
decision.
Also-tow it light.-the less weight in the dink,the better you can handle

it.BTW,because it is always towed,my dink is called"Shirley,Goodness,and

Mercy".
----- Original Message -----
From: “LINSEY JOHNSON” <linseyjohnson6@…>
To: <freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 2:32 PM
Subject: RE: [freedomyachts2003] Re: Towing a dinghy

You adjust it according to the size of the seas and how it rides on it.

From: “macks011” <macks04@…>
Reply-To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
To: freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [freedomyachts2003] Re: Towing a dinghy
Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2006 17:41:09 -0000

I have a portabote, which I carry on a sailboard carrier ouside the
life lines. You might want to check out “Dinghy Tow”
http://www.dinghy-tow.com/. No experience, but I’ve seen quite a
few. They have been installed on Freedoms and they have pictures on
the website.

— In freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com, “ajlorman” <ajlorman@…>
wrote:

I recently took the plunge and bought a 9’ rigid dinghy. I’ve
never
towed a dinghy before and don’t have a clue as to how to do so
safely
(e.g., how long a tow rope do I use, etc.). I sail on the
generally
peaceful Chesapeake. Any suggestions?

Many thanks.

Al Lorman
F30 Ab Initio

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Posted by jerry_magic1 (jerry_magic1@…>)

—<zayde@…> wrote:
(snip)

BTW,because it is always towed,my dink is
called"Shirley,Goodness,and
Mercy".

Hooray! Finally a funny line on this BB! :slight_smile: Lotsa good information
and serious conversation, but not many humorists. :slight_smile:

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Posted by michel.capel (michel.capel@…>)

The bigger te waves and the harder the wind, the longer the towrope. I
try to keep the dinghy on top of a wave at the same time as the boat.
In close quarters, I keep the leach very short and in locks I take the
dink alonside or on deck.
michel

— In freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com, “ajlorman” <ajlorman@…>
wrote:

I recently took the plunge and bought a 9’ rigid dinghy. I’ve never
towed a dinghy before and don’t have a clue as to how to do so
safely
(e.g., how long a tow rope do I use, etc.). I sail on the generally
peaceful Chesapeake. Any suggestions?

Many thanks.

Al Lorman
F30 Ab Initio