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Primary reason we always have a "Disconnect" when towing. On the big boys it
was a fire axe, on my boats its usually a machete or one of my serrated edge
knives. On the knives I heartily recommend COLD STEEL. Best knife I have ever
used for quickly cutting rope and webbing (std. disclaimers. just satisfied
customer). Recommend you try there "seconds" first as they are pricey. My fav
is the ER1, SRK and the Land and Sea Rescue, for a big'n try the Trailmaster
stainless or the Bushman (very affordable but will need oiling). I am buying
their small survival axe its cheap and looks useful for Disconnects and around
the camp, but may be a little aggressive looking for everyday use (double
bladed). They have an interesting picture of the ER1 nearly cutting through a
one inch hanging manila rope and that with only a three inch blade.
Michael Maurice wrote:
> Once upon a time there was a USCG Licensed Captain. His name will be know
> as Crunch or Krunch, depending upon how you like it.
> but the towline was only about 30 feet long and the water was about 60 and
> when the
> sailboat reached the end of the line, well....
> It took the towboat with it. Hook, line and sinker as well as everything
> else including all his safety gear, which was in the cabin, safe from his
> grasping fingers.
> Capt. Mike Maurice
