I've seen people use their booms and mainsheets on Catalina 22's to
lift 100lb dogs out.
Lance Jones
Cruising Captain, Barefoot Sailing Club
Catalina 27TR SN 5455 Gaelforce!
Catalina 22 SN 9713 Breab Thoin!
----- Original Message -----
From: Lori T <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 1:37 PM
Subject: Re: catalina27-talk:dogs on board-boarding ramps?
She always wears her life jacket, one of her first gifts from me,
and using that strap is how we were doing it last year, her first
summer weekending aboard my boat (any boat, actually). She has
done pretty well. It's just tough heaving 40+ lb of dog,
especially wet, from the water over the gunwales or transom, while
preserving our backs. The halyard technique we may try this
year, although I'd worry she'd get unbalanced and panic and then
not want to go out anymore. I'd like to find something she
can use somewhat on her own, without too much effort, that isn't
going to cost big bucks or space. Thanks for the suggestion though.
Lori
"Jeffery L. Sheler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
How about using a doggie life jacket, which probably is a good
idea for safety purposes anyway. There are several brands and
various prices. (e.g., see
http://www.outdoorplay.com/headlines/dog_lifejackets.html),
and most have a handle or strap on the back to aid in lifting
the pet out of the water. With a heavy dog, one probably could
attach a halyard and hoist Fido into the cockpit, using a
winch if necessary.
Jeff Sheler
s/v Windsome
C27TR #6594
Hampton, VA
At 09:59 AM 5/21/2007, you wrote:
Speaking of dogs, we have a 40lb Australian Shepherd that
wants to swim when we anchor out, but its a real hassle
getting her up and down the ladder on my '79, as clever as
she is.
Even if she was inclined to dive in, its still getting her
back up again. While I've seen some interesting but pricey
ramp/step offerings online, has anyone come up with something
simple and easily storable on their own?
Lori T
C27 SR #4244
"Summer Place"
Barnegat Bay, NJ
"Rudolph S. Behar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
A word, unasked for, of caution: All dogs can swim, but
many breeds tire easily.
And please think a good word for Chloe, my dear dog for
15 years, who passed away last week. She was a true friend.
Rudy B..
Phoenix, #2237
Pasadena, MD
[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
OK, I know some of you have dogs on board. My wife
is insisting we take ours to see if she'll enjoy(the
dog), and to facilitate overnights wihtout boarding
her(the dog, not my wife). Question is, what to you
do when they want to "go out"? What works.
Bill
Gayle Gal
Pentwater, Mi.
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