Towing a rib

[Roy54]

Thanks for the answer guys. The reason I asked is when I took my boat in for repair it was raining (a lot). What I hadn't realised was that water had made its way onto the wooden base of the rear seat (the squab is removable) and sat there for a couple of weeks soaking into the foam from below. I only realised what had happened when I tilted the seat forward at home whilst doing other checks, and water dribbled out of the cushion. Just out of interest the Zodiac owners manual actually says when cleaning the boat, 'water should not be sprayed directly onto the seats as they are not waterproof.' Anyhow, I have some seat covers for it somewhere so I will just use those, subject to being able to secure them well enough.
Roy

[Mitch]

At any legal towing speed ( 60mph max) I'd say its asking for trouble unless you are lucky ( like mitch ) with shapes and pressures generated …. let the air flow and accept if it rains things get wet ( decent boats will actually be waterproof )

Peter I’m sure that when I read the Highway Code to take my HGV test over 40 years ago I’m sure it said max speed was as fast as you can go without the trailer snakeing.
Anyone that’s been on this forum for a few years knows I do not like my boat getting wet, that’s why I cover it up, I think it was Martin that said he didn’t think I quite got the idea of this boating lark.
People on the forum that I’ve met up with will have seen me either turn up or leave with the cover on.
To be serious for a moment (& that’s probably all I can last) I haven’t heard of this before, but will I take any notice, Mmmmmm probably not, If it does ever damage the boat then that’s a good excuse to get a new bigger one.

Harrison, you know it & I think that’s a few too many fish for me, I’d have to throw 1 or 2 back

[PeterM]

A new bigger cover or a new bigger boat (with a real floor... You know it makes sense:))

[Salty Pete]

Okaaay, I seem to be on my own here as I always tow with the ducks back on the boat.
Never had any problems with pressures or damage, better fuel economy as the boat is more aerodynamic with the ducks back up & over the engine.
Not sure about all these atmospherics, aren’t they the things that make thunder & lightning, as I’m going down the road at about 70mph shouldn’t there be a cloud just over my boat

That can be a bit of a Thor Point

[Martin]

Okaaay, I seem to be on my own here as I always tow with the ducks back on the boat.
Never had any problems with pressures or damage, better fuel economy as the boat is more aerodynamic with the ducks back up & over the engine.
Not sure about all these atmospherics, aren’t they the things that make thunder & lightning, as I’m going down the road at about 70mph shouldn’t there be a cloud just over my boat

I'm with you Mitch...
I always tow my boat with the cover on at the start and finish of holiday journey.
I've done Scotland more times than ive had hot dinners and Corwall a few weeks ago too, Both approx 5-6 hrs drive.
No marks on my tubes, nothing sucked out, no wear on my superb "Ducks Back Cover" either.
I don't tow with outboard on though.. I keep that in my motor for insurance purposes.

The only difference between us is - i always stick to the 60mph speed limit.......


However, towing a rib with a consol would be very different.. Paul has a great big cover that he puts on his Rib, I don't think he tows with that on and i wouldn't either.
The old bill will deffo have a look at you if it isn't secured correctly.

Martin