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- Capt. Richard J. Rodriguez
- Friday Harbor and Anacortes, Washington, United States
- Rescue Tug Captain, San Juan Islands, Washington. US Coast Guard approved instructor for Master's (Captain's) Licensing. Posts from May through August feature Vessel Assist calls.
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17 comments:
Seems like an awful short tow line between the two boats.
I'd say the towed boat shouldn't have his sail up, especially on such a short towline ... easy to sail right into the back of the other.
Not displaying proper day signals for a sailing vessel under tow?
It seems to me that the towing vessel is under motor, so, both should have their sails down...
I'm NOT on your boat.. taking pics of them!! Yep.. that's JUST wrong! Here I sit in Texas.. one hundred gazillion degrees.. and you're living it up in Washington.. enjoying the COOL weather.
Hugs to you and family!! Grrrrrrrin!
What's wrong is that we are not there...(but will be in 2 weeks, Richard)
Agree with Dolphin. Ridiculous, trying to save gas.
Certainly a awfully short tow line.
But then I must admit that it seems to me your own tow line can be a bit short sometimes, as well, Richard.
Anon,
You are correct - at times it is short. Towing is situational. If there's a narrow passage or if we've just begun a tow, and are looking to see where she will best ride are but a few examples.
and the correct answer is ...
Hmmm, having a little trouble finding the day shapes...
Oops, there are none!
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Superyeadon,
The sails should not be up - one vessel could easily over power the other.
The tow line is inappropriate and too short.
No PFDs.
the vessel being towed is not a 28 bayliner
Anon,
What was your first clue, the lack of a wake?
Anon, you should check further, as day shapes do exist. While probably not required for this vessel due to it's size, there is a day shape for sailing under power.
http://www.uscgboating.org/SAFETY/fedreqs/equ_nav.htm
Richard if I'm wrong please correct me.
Andre,
Day shapes are required in 72ColRegs waters for any size vessel sailing under power, even a 15' with a 2ph engine.
Here is a source on day shapes: http://www.landfallnavigation.com/minidayshape.html
The Rule is here: (e) A vessel proceeding under sail when also being propelled by machinery shall exhibit forward where it can best be seen a conical shape, apex downwards. (Inland - A vessel of less than 12 meters in length is not required to exhibit this shape, but may do so.)
http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/mwv/navrules/rules/Rule25.htm
Hmmm. I can't recall ever having seen a vessel showing day shapes. I don't have anything suitable for my O'Day 23 and I can't seem to find anything suitable in the West Marine catalog.
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