[Rhodes22-list] Was Testing Attachment: Zodiac Magic

[Roger Pihlaja]

Jim,

We use a C-Level model: CLEVE#DTB01-W towing bridle and 50 feet of New
England Rope 7/16 inch OD polypropylene core, double braid tow rope.  Look
in the West Marine Master Catalog, 2004 on page 237 for both of these
products.  The polypropylene core tow rope is nice because the nylon outer
jacket has a nice soft hand, doesn't kink or hockle, and it protects the
polypropylene core from solar UV damage.  There is sufficient polypropylene
in this rope to permit it to float, which is nice for a tow rope in order to
keep it up out of the prop & rudder.  We double up the tow rope at the
plastic float on the towing bridle using a ring hitch & run a line to each
of the lifting eyes on the transom of Dynamic Equilibrium.  The towing
bridle is nice because it comes with high quality stainless steel snap
shackles, HD nylon tow straps, & a plastic float to keep the whole affair at
the surface.  If you had to purchase the pieces/parts separately, you
probably couldn't duplicate the towing bridle yourself for less than $40.
Hopefully, your new Zodiac has a pair of HD towing eyes built into the hull
on the port and starboard sides just aft of the bow.  This "X" configuration
on the tow line makes the dingy track straight & true no matter what the
conditions.

For close quarters maneuvering, we pull the inflatable in close on the side
opposite to the dock we are pulling up to.  Naturally, we pull in all the
tow line when we do this.  We only let out the tow line once we are underway
in open water.

Roger Pihlaja
S/V Dynamic Equilibrium


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim White" <jdwhite at utpa.edu>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 9:25 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Was Testing Attachment: Zodiac Magic


> Roger:
> I agree. I've had the opportunity to cruise around in Zodiac like boats on
> occasion, and to facilitate certain projects, and have always wanted one.
I
> got a swell deal on this one, and couldn't resist. Although our area has a
> number of associated hazards for inflatables (and for that matter any type
> of boat...things like shallow oyster beds), I believe with reasonable
> caution the craft should give us many years of fairly trouble free
service.
>
> It's first scheduled project will begin next week; we are going to assess
> an area for potential commercial development with possible seagrass bed
> impact. I will be using the Zodiac to sample a deeper (8') channel at the
> western edge of the survey area with an Eckmann grab sampler,  launching
> from the shoreline (rather than the nearest ramp, about 2 miles distant).
> The craft should be a real time and energy saver, which was one reason why
> my business partner and fellow field biologist (read: wife) voted for the
> purchase.
>
> One question?:  What sort of setup do you use to tow your inflatable
behind
> Dynamic Equalibrium?
> jw
>
> Jim White
> Le Menagerie
>
> At 06:43 AM 12/2/2004, you wrote:
> >Jim,
> >
> >Welcome to the wonderful world of inflatable sport dingys!  Now do you
> >understand why I'm such a big proponent of these craft?  They are frankly
> >amazing.
> >
> >Roger Pihlaja
> >S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Jim White" <jdwhite at utpa.edu>
> >To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2004 8:24 PM
> >Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Testing Attachment
> >
> >
> > > Slimmy
> > > Just got back in...didn't sail, but tested out my new (early)
Christmas
> > > present, a 10' Zodiac with a 6hp Evinrude (2 stroke Rummy...2 STROKE!)
> > > engine. The dang thing FLIES! I can see the potential for all kinds of
> >use.
> > >
> > > Your jpg came through loud and clear here. Guess you don't have to cut
the
> > > grass now huh?
> > > jw
> > > Jim White
> > > Le Menagerie
> > >
> > > At 07:17 PM 12/1/2004, you wrote:
> > > >Hey, it worked!  At least at this end it worked.  My previous post
came
> > > >through too--just about two hours late.  Hmmmmm...  I guess Steve
Jobs is
> >on
> > > >the ball after all.
> > > >
> > > >Hey Y'all, how are those viruses doing out there?  hehehe
> > > >
> > > >Slimmy
> > > >
> > > >On 12/1/04 7:09 PM, "Steve Alm" <salm at mn.rr.com> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > OK.  Here's another shot of the overgrown grass in my yard.  The
file
> > > > > is set to a medium size approx. 122 KB.  Note the skid plate
welded to
> > > > > the rear axle to prevent the CB from getting caught if I forget to
> > > > > secure it in the up position when launching.
> > > > > Slim
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Name: DSC00577.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 208654 bytes Desc: not
> >available
> > > > > Url:
> > > > >
> > > >
>
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> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > DSC00577.JPG
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
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