Paul Schilter wrote:
Is it more prudent for you to give your line over to a boat you're going
to tow or take his line?
Paul

I'd suggest you as the towor, give your line to the towed vessel, that
way you know what it is, strength & hopefully stretch (nylon) & can pre
set it up (bridle or forward fastening) as "you" wish in your own time.

Unless the load can be brought well forward of the rubber post or
OB/sterndrive(s) you'll have trouble with steerage, particularly in the
sort of conditions that others might absolutely "require" a tow.

Don't want 2 boats in trouble just because one tried to assist the other.

K