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Re: Avoiding the Rocks
[Re: cajunscuba]
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07/05/2017 03:22 PM
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cajunscuba said: Would the dinghy be strong enough to at least keep it from hitting the rocks and hold the boat somewhat in place? I'm not talking about towing the boat with the dingy. Seems like it could at least slow it down from drifting to the rocks until help arrives. I've seen people move sailboats short distances with dinghies. Maybe it was too rough for that. Calm winds a dinghy will move the boat fine. More than 7 or 8 knots not so much. The problem is you would never get the dinghy launched and a suitable tow method hooked up in time to help. There is no good way to hook a tow line so lashing the dinghy alongside is best. Takes time.
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