Thanks, her name is Abita (as in the beer company that makes among others, Turbo dog beer). 2 handles are nice, the underbelly is a netlike material so she seems cool even with all that hair. We will give the halyard technique a go this summer and report back. Thanks to everyone with their ideas. Lori
"Rudolph S. Behar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I just saw your photo: good looking pupster. You do have a second handle on her life vest. Interesting to learn how the winched halyard will work out. Rudy B. Lori T wrote: > 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" 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" 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] 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. >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>> See what's free at AOL.com >>> . >> >> >> >> >> Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. >> Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. >> > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > It's here! Your new message! > Get new email alerts > > with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. > --------------------------------- Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center.
