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Old 05-11-2011, 02:26 PM   #6
dwhatty
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City: Home Port: Buck's Harbor, Maine
Vessel Name: "Emily Anne"
Vessel Model: 2001 Island Gypsy 32 Europa (Hull #146)
Join Date: Sep 2008
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To tow or not to Tow

We've towed our 10' + Achilles RIB (engine up) with 18hp Yamaha for years behind both of our 8 kt +/- boats (latest boat has done 13.7 kts over the ground with it in tow) in winds, including following winds, of up to 35 kts. No problems. Always watching the dink though, especially in high wind, following seas, and worrying about what might happen if we had to slam on the brakes for whatever reason. Would love to be able to haul and store the dink on board for open water runs, but on our current 32 footer the options are limited and a bit pricey. Would not give up the dink though. We love it.


-- Edited by dwhatty on Wednesday 11th of May 2011 03:26:56 PM
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