Dinghy towing

[gulfcoastcruiser]

What is the best technique for towing a hard dinghy while backing out of a slip? My home slip has enough room to move the dinghy to the side of the boat, but obviously this is not always the case.

Thanks in advance!

[TQA]

Do you tow with the motor on or off?

[gulfcoastcruiser]

Planning on doing both. I am mainly concerned with avoiding fouling the prop and maintaining control of the dinghy while backing out of a slip under power.

Thanks

[JohnRPollard]

We usually move the dinghy forward to the bow cleat, whenever possible. Then we just tow it out, and switch it to the stern once underway forward.

Also, get yourself a floating towline, such as this from NER.

[COOL]

The best way is not to tow it,
but rather to stow it on deck.