I built an Eastport pram over the winter. My concern is small but important. I'm not sure what is the best line to use on bow of pram. I'm using a poly as painter but not sure about line on pram - nylon or poly. I don't want look around and see NO dingy. You're suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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You want stretch and strength
The dynamic loads can get large, even with a small light boat, so stretch is a definite advantage. I would suggest nylon 3 strand docking rope with an eye splice - probably 3/8 inches is plenty.
The dynamic loads can get large, even with a small light boat, so stretch is a definite advantage. I would suggest nylon 3 strand docking rope with an eye splice - probably 3/8 inches is plenty.
MFP Float Line
We have an eye on each side of the dinghy close to the waterline. A bridle connects to the eyes and then to a single strand of MFP Floatline, which can be obtained at the Chandlery on this site. Advntage of this line is that it floats and will be harder to tangle in the prop. Let out just enough line so the nose of the dink is just climbing the stern wake of your boat. As you speed up you will need to let out more line. Also very interesting is the Dinghy Tow system: http://www.dinghy-tow.com/
We have an eye on each side of the dinghy close to the waterline. A bridle connects to the eyes and then to a single strand of MFP Floatline, which can be obtained at the Chandlery on this site. Advntage of this line is that it floats and will be harder to tangle in the prop. Let out just enough line so the nose of the dink is just climbing the stern wake of your boat. As you speed up you will need to let out more line. Also very interesting is the Dinghy Tow system: http://www.dinghy-tow.com/
Add Float
Larry: If you go for a sinking line like nylon, you can attach a float between pram and your stern to help keep the line out of your prop. Also, hauling it in close when you are in close quarters helps on that account. RK
Larry: If you go for a sinking line like nylon, you can attach a float between pram and your stern to help keep the line out of your prop. Also, hauling it in close when you are in close quarters helps on that account. RK
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