dhays
Guru
- Joined
- May 26, 2015
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- Location
- United States
- Vessel Name
- Kinship
- Vessel Make
- North Pacific 43
Every boat ought to carry poly towline. It is cheap, it doesn't stretch, it floats, it dries quickly, it weighs little. It can save your crewman if he goes over. It is less likely to get caught in the props. If you are the boat broken down, it can get you towed. It can stop your runaway dinghy, or someone else's. And when you find a drifting boat you can tow it. Not nylon, poly, and don't skimp on the length. It's an investment in the future. It's a no brainier. And I own a towing business.
I have about 500' of 3/8" Samson MFP Floatline. While I use it for painters for my kayaks, tow rope for my RIB, and primarily for a stern tie, I don't think I would trust it as a tow rope for any decent sized boat.