[Alberg30] Towing by bow cleats

[Tom Sutherland]

I would not recommend towing from a "deck stepped" mast. If you do not
feel comfortable attaching to the forward cleats I might suggest
attaching a bridal to the main sheet winches.

Tom S




at least that is what I would do.

SandersM at aol.com wrote:
> > 
> Surely you will get a flood of replies about this, but you should never tow
> from the cleats.  The safer way is to run the towline around the mast, which
> is far more capable to taking the load.
> 
> Sanders McNew
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