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On 3 Feb 2006 15:30:43 -0800, "
wrote:


Pleeaaaaase, experiences from people who
have done it. I can speculate plenty myself.


That kind of smart-assed comment is a pretty sure way to cut off
further answers.

I think Jon was suggesting that the issues involved in towing a kayak
are similar to the issues of towing any dinghy. And he helpfully
pointed you toward a disscussion of those issues that included input
from people with experiences.

I think John is wrong. I like the focussing of the question. Does
anyone have any experience towing a sit-on-top kayak?

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

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.

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

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On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 16:20:06 -0800, "Capt. JG"
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You were thinking correctly.

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

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

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

What did you see?
What was the result?

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?

Capt. JG wrote:
A broken painter.

That's it?

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.

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

I have that tee shirt.

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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