MurrayM
Guru
Anybody have experience in towing a drouge?
We live at the head of a 50 mile long, narrow, mountainous channel which is subject to strong summer winds as the mainland heats up during the day pulling cool air off the ocean, which also lines up perfectly with storms coming in off the Pacific. Steep, breaking, closely spaced seas are the norm.
I've been reading how towing a drouge can "settle a boat down" allowing it to track a straighter line with less yawing or broaching, making it easier at the helm and more comfortable for all aboard.
While this would impact speed and fuel consumption, does a more comfortable ride make up for that? Do they create new problems if they hold the stern lower in the water? Any other things to consider?
We live at the head of a 50 mile long, narrow, mountainous channel which is subject to strong summer winds as the mainland heats up during the day pulling cool air off the ocean, which also lines up perfectly with storms coming in off the Pacific. Steep, breaking, closely spaced seas are the norm.
I've been reading how towing a drouge can "settle a boat down" allowing it to track a straighter line with less yawing or broaching, making it easier at the helm and more comfortable for all aboard.
While this would impact speed and fuel consumption, does a more comfortable ride make up for that? Do they create new problems if they hold the stern lower in the water? Any other things to consider?