I use a dockline from one cleat around the mast and then the
crutch and then to the other cleat. 2 Minutes and it's safe.
Ted Duke
WWPs19 #626 The Duchess
Ray Boivin wrote:
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> Greetings All:
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> I've been looking at some of the photographs of the recent shenagins in
> California and have noted that the new P-19 which Scott and Glenn
> hauled to San Francisco was rigged for towing slightly differently than I
> rig my trailer/boat. Specifically: there appeared to be a line from the
> mast, at the top of the crutch, to each of the stern cleats. I'm assuming
> that these lines are in place to add some stability while the boat is being
> towed. I haven't been doing this when towing the boat. Does anyone
> else add these extra lines during towing and would you recommend that I
> begin to do it? Your comments are always welcome.
>
> On a personal note, I have been reassigned in my job and will be moving
> away from Thunder Bay, on Lake Superior, to Kenora, on Lake of the
> Woods. I understand that Lake of the Woods has some great sailing so
> am looking forward to introducing my Potter to a new body of water. It
> has only seen three different lakes so far.
>
> Ray
> P-19 #953 "Water Wings"
> Thunder Bay, Lake Superior
> soon to be Kenora, Lake of the Woods