Towing a porta-bote

[paul1938]

Have a new 10'8" porta-bote which we will be towing[longest trip will be 26 miles to Cat Harbor] have never towed anything B4. Also have purchased a Torqeedo outboard which will not be on P-B when being towed.
I thought about installing padeyes to port and stareboard to clip a bridle to.
Any hints,help or ideas will be gratefully accepted.
I've heard that I should have some weight put aft in the P-B,Two or three jugs of water. Any merit?
Thanks in advance.

 

[cephius (Dave)]

Dinghies are often towed by their painters tied off on one of the stern cleats. Power boats with their larger wakes will use a bridle to center the dinghy.

Knowing the ocean swells that can develop between MDR and Catalina Island, my question is why are you towing a boat that can be so easily disassembled and stowed? It seems like saving wear and tear on the dinghy would be worth the short assembly time.

 

[paul1938]

Dave, thanks for the reply, it seems that it is easier to assemble it in my backyard or dock[5 min. or less], but on a hunter 33 deck or cockpit is another story. Right now it is upside down on a dinghy rack at the marina, awaiting its big moment next month.
Thanks again