Re: Towing Tender/Docking
For the bridge situation we just pull it in until it touches the platform. Also when setting and pulling the anchor.
An option for docking is, if you have friendly neighbors you can toss them the painter line to hold it for you until after you dock.
Re: Towing Tender/Docking
Put it on the hip for docking and bring it on very short leash when waiting for bridges. I don’t like towing a tender… it takes 2 minutes to bring up on top and out of the way. With the right line setup it s a one person operation
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I just pull mine tight against the stern with just the tow line. Its never been a problem in tight places or docking.
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I wasn’t sure which would be easier to secure, hip or stern. I was also concerned with the hull of the RIB riding up the swim platform while in reverse and making contact with the platform. I plan to try both just curious what others prefer. Hope to be in the water this Monday and maybe try it out.
Re: Towing Tender/Docking
i tow my rib about 50 ft back when in open water, pull it to about 15 ft when in close quarters and tie it on the hip when docking on a side tie situation, i have tied it very tight all the way up on the bow when backing in a slip
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I’m enjoying this thread. I’m starting to dingy shop.
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I may have started a thread about the tow bridle or someone else did and I contributed/learned from it. I ended up having Miami Cordage make one using Dyneema and double braided line. Looking forward to using it. We have a number of marinas and coves within a short run. Hoping up and down the peninsula with a tow instead of the up and down and securing the tender in the chocks saves a some time.
Re: Towing Tender/Docking
Shorten the bridle when in tight area then tie to bow before backing into a slip.
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Well I ended up purchasing a tow bridle from Miami Cordage and used it for the first time today. It worked very well. Hip towed the tender off the dock and through the two bridges we must pass then let TT out and viola it worked perfectly. We anchored so I pulled the tender up to the swim platform while we set the anchor. I know I could have made the bridal myself, but it was money well spent. The tender road perfectly past the second wave and with the motor tilted up it tracked perfectly. Thank you again for the advice and suggestions