Ocean Kayak and 27footer: store / tow
 

Ocean Kayak and 27footer: store / tow
 

MMC wrote:
I think Garhauer makes racks that mount to stanctions for hanging kayaks
outside the rail.
I agree with the below, heard too many "wasn't there a dinghy back there
when we left?" stories to do that myself.

I've seen those hangers and it looks like it would rip the stanchions
off in any kind of a seaway. I think that is a very "near shore"
weekender design.

I like the idea of towing the kayak (sit-on-top) better.

Gaz

Ocean Kayak and 27footer: store / tow
 

On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 16:20:06 -0800, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

You were thinking correctly.

See Jon, I back you up when you're right. It just happens so seldom
g.

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I know. I'm imperfect. Not too humble either.

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On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 16:20:06 -0800, "Capt. JG"
wrote:

You were thinking correctly.

See Jon, I back you up when you're right. It just happens so seldom
g.

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Well, I've seen it done, and I've seen the result...

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"Gary" wrote in message
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Capt. JG wrote:
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Does anyone have experience either storing an
ocean kayak (closed, sit on top variety) on a 27
foot sailboat, or towing it behind?

What are your experiences? Doable? Horrible?
Good idea?

Thanks!


I believe there's another thread about towing... you should probably
avoid this except for short distances in protected waters.

The question is a little different than towing a dinghy. I too have
wondered about towing a sit-on-top kayak. The difference is they are self
bailing, unsinkable and fairly light. It is more akin to towing a
styrofoam log than a dinghy.

Good question. I am also interested in hearing if anyone has done it.

Gaz

Ocean Kayak and 27footer: store / tow
 

Capt. JG wrote:
Well, I've seen it done, and I've seen the result...

What did you see?
What was the result?

Ocean Kayak and 27footer: store / tow
 

A broken painter.

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"Gary" wrote in message
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Capt. JG wrote:
Well, I've seen it done, and I've seen the result...

What did you see?
What was the result?

Ocean Kayak and 27footer: store / tow
 

Capt. JG wrote:
A broken painter.

That's it?

Ocean Kayak and 27footer: store / tow
 

Damn expensive experience gathering! A good friend has lost 2 inflatables
while towing! He finally bought davits.....
"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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"MMC" wrote in message
.. .
I think Garhauer makes racks that mount to stanctions for hanging kayaks
outside the rail.
I agree with the below, heard too many "wasn't there a dinghy back there
when we left?" stories to do that myself.

"Capt. JG" wrote in message
...
wrote in message
oups.com...

Does anyone have experience either storing an
ocean kayak (closed, sit on top variety) on a 27
foot sailboat, or towing it behind?

What are your experiences? Doable? Horrible?
Good idea?

Thanks!

I believe there's another thread about towing... you should probably
avoid
this except for short distances in protected waters.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

I have that tee shirt.

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

Ocean Kayak and 27footer: store / tow
 

How about if they rotated, inside for passage making and outside for in
port?
MMC
"Gary" wrote in message
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MMC wrote:
I think Garhauer makes racks that mount to stanctions for hanging kayaks
outside the rail.
I agree with the below, heard too many "wasn't there a dinghy back there
when we left?" stories to do that myself.

I've seen those hangers and it looks like it would rip the stanchions
off in any kind of a seaway. I think that is a very "near shore"
weekender design.

I like the idea of towing the kayak (sit-on-top) better.

Gaz