The science of towing a tender

This video is about The science of towing a Brig tender behind a larger boat without having the tender fishtail or flip.
With thanks to:
Tim Flavel - Riviera and Brig owner
Mark Mawby - Sirocco Marine
Chris - Wabove Drone Pilot
Brendon Grieve - Motoryachts Unlimited

[BrianRollins]

Very nice video. The drone footage really helps to illustrate the proper way to tow the tender. Well done!

[oftenlucid]

This is a great video. The drone footage and the "V" were great.

Q: What would happen if you had a bridle tied off at two points on the tender? Would that make it track straighter?

[johnmackay]

Great video. Thanks so much for sharing this.

[ErniesZeus]

Brilliant, the best word /advice, Experiment!! I’m wanting to go over Morton and Stradbroke islands at Xmas .
I have twin engines on a 28 ft Sea Ray Sundancer so I imagine the engine now waves will create a different form .
If possible I will love to send you a video of my efforts for stock video. Great video ta . Ernie Queensland Australia

[jimhill]

We tow a 14 foot Zodiac with 40 hp outboard to Catalina Island from San Diego behind our Bertram 38 every summer. It makes only small difference in our boat speeds. We do adjust speed for conditions, of course. Having the bigger RIB for our time at the island is awesome. 80 nm each way.

[Stoic-of-Rome]

Towing a tender must create a huge amount of drag/need extra power/fuel!!

[blewyd]

Do you think a hatteras can tow a 18 foot sea ray bow rider?

Edit: it's a hatteras 52 motor yacht.

[Aron-ruzk]

That’s a massive tender for a 46ft boat

[jimjones]

flat out is best trust me, thank me later