On Mon, 6 Aug 2007 10:06:43 +0100, "Mike Stevens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >When I need (not all that often) to run a pair of boats breasted, I prefer >to have their bows more-or-less level. But much more importantly, I use a >pair of crossed spring-lines between the boats as well as breast lines at >both ends. Then the two boats don't yaw apart as much as they otherwise >would, which makes them more controllable. > >Inevitably there will be some turning moment imposed by the drag of the >non-powered boat. Yes of course Mike - I took the use of crossed springs as read - only trouble is most modern narrow boats don't have anser pins to secure the aft cross spring, not to mention the lack of a luby. -- Malcolm
