[Rhodes22-list] Long Road Trip - aft strap tiedowns

[Mweisner]

I agree wholeheartedly. If the bunks get wet, each bounce can reposition the hull. In a few cases, the winch line broke and the boat slid back quite a way on the bunks. While I doubt that the boat would fall off, it will reduce the tongue weight and make the rig unstable at higher speeds. Please use nice wide straps. 

Mike
s/v Wind Lass, '91

> On May 11, 2016, at 3:33 PM, Graham Stewart <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca> wrote:
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> This last post raises the question of whether the boat should be strapped down at the aft when being towed. A few years back this question came up and I was surprised to see that a number of experienced Rodies were adamant that straps should not be used citing all sorts of horrible things that might happen. However, in the video that Peter posted a few weeks ago of him picking up his new boat at  the factory I noticed that straps were being used. That settles the debate in my mind. I am going with the straps.
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> Graham Stewart
> Agile. R22, 1976
> Kingston Ontario Canada