[Public-List] Tow line around mast

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Ed, 



I too will chime in that I would never advise towing a boat such as the Alberg 30 with the tow line attached only to the mast base.  The difference between the Rhodes 19 and the Alberg 30 is immense in this respect.  Consider the mass difference and then add that one never knows if the tow operator knows how to do the towing properly.  



Loosing two foredeck cleats and perhaps the chocks and bow pulpit is much preferred to loosing the entire rig. For this same reason do not allow the tow line(s) to encircle the forestay. 



Michael #133 
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Thank you Gord, Mike and CB; you have justified my own hesitancy in using the mast for securing the tow line. I will change our "Towing Rules" accordingly. 
  
Ed Schroeder 

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From: mainstay at csolve.net <mainstay at csolve.net> 
Subject: Re: [Public-List] Tow line around mast 
To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> 
Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2009, 3:00 PM 


Good afternoon - Mike & company 

I think that on principal towing by a deck stepped mast is not such a good idea.  Nothing about the step is designed to take anything but a direct compression load.  It is not particularly strong in shear with its four bolts; certainly no stronger than a well mounted deck cleat.  I think that adds up to no advantage over using one or two cleats.  I have heard of a boat with a deck stepped mast having its rig pulled down by this practice.  Since there is no benefit, its better not to take the risk. 

Sorry if I sound a little crabby - I am stewing in the airport now in Providence RI waiting for a flight home.  My connection to New York was delayed which led to the risk of missing the last flight to Toronto...so I took a much later flight, which is now also delayed.... 

Gord #426 Surprise 

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