Thanks, but I was asking for EXPERIENCES.

There are plenty of threads about towing, the
most recent about towing a heavy motorboat.
Not my interest.

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

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

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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.

You were thinking correctly.

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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.

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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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?

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Thanks, but I was asking for EXPERIENCES.

There are plenty of threads about towing, the
most recent about towing a heavy motorboat.
Not my interest.

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

I think many of us have towed dinghies for some distances. My *experience*
is that it's not a good idea, except in protected waters for short periods.

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wrote:
Thanks, but I was asking for EXPERIENCES.

There are plenty of threads about towing, the
most recent about towing a heavy motorboat.
Not my interest.

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

I can't help you either.

However, I do keep a large Ocean Kayak (Malibu II XL) on deck on our
36 foot catamaran. Our shrouds are inboard, and there's enough room
to wedge it between the shrouds and lifelines. At 61 pounds its light
enough for one person to drop it overboard, but its a lot easier to
use the main halyard and winch.

The kayak got a lot of use last summer: daily trips ashore with the
dog; poking around the anchorage. etc. The downside is that you
inevitably get a bit wet, and you have to accept the possibility of
getting a lot wet. So the hard dink is still better for fetching
groceries, etc.

I wouldn't want to tow it any distance. If you tow above its hull
speed it could be stressed; they strongly advise against towing with a
powerboat at speed.


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