T&T: Dinghy Towing Device - Toadster

[Bob Clinkenbeard]

It is called the Towdster not Toadster if others are interested...and the 
link is
http://www.towdster.com/main.html

I don't think the pvc size is critical other than it's rigidity...that keeps 
the boats apart.  The weight towed, is reliant upon the rope inside the pvc. 
It would be interesting to know how the connections are made to the rope and 
snap links through the tube.  They state their rope is a 12 strand marine 
shock rope...wonder what that is?...bungee cord?

Bob Clinkenbeard
24' custom trailer trawler
http://home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-aboardbobbinalong


Subject: Re: T&T: Dinghy Towing Device - Toadster


> Thanks to all who responded on and off line to help me find the
> Toadster and its specifications. I checked out their site and it seems
> that it would be a simple matter to build the device.
>
> The physical model I saw was made of 2" PVC, not 3", so it may have
> been home made. I'm not sure whether the additional strength of the 3"
> tubing is essential for a dinghy weighing in around 350 to 400 pounds.
> Any comments.