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PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:41 am 
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Chekika wrote:
Geez--Bob, that is some setup. I know there has been talk about coming out with a tandem AI, but I think you need to seriously talk to Hobie about coming out with a larger, solo AI to accomodate your WaterWorld-like accessories.

That is an impressive setup, Bob.

Keith


Nah, we need a kayak-trailer. A floating trailer you tow off the back for all the stuff.

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Geoff,

You're not the first to suggest that! :lol: :lol:

Got to be prepared.

Kayaking Bob


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At Last! The answer to my question "Why a bow line?". It's so you can take it off and tie it to the stern to tow all your gear. :lol:

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 Post subject: Re: Why a bow line?
PostPosted: Sat Jul 28, 2018 6:22 am 
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I have used a bowline on my kayak since day 1. I use it all the time. Even on land. I pull it around on the ground, tie it when I am floating, throw it to shore to have someone pull me in. I dont see why other do not use it.


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 Post subject: Re: Why a bow line?
PostPosted: Sun Jul 29, 2018 5:15 am 
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I have set up a permanent 30 foot line tied to the front crossmember, and passing through a bow fitting. I can then, apart from the usual tethering to an object onshore, add additional line and/or chain, plus (bottom or sea) anchor, with a few shackles. As the line is passing through the bow, my TI lies very nicely on the anchor due to the pull being directly from the bow.

However, I also added a separate retrieval line as per the diagram, so I can pull the anchor line back info the cockpit without needing to reach the bow.
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 Post subject: Re: Why a bow line?
PostPosted: Mon Jul 30, 2018 2:44 am 
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that's pretty slick tony.


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