tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491197068002893936.post7037500755186850252..comments2024-01-15T08:18:32.641+00:00Comments on The Blog That Used to be Starcross: Strimmer causes traffic jam on the Shroppie!Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14502754753792780008noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491197068002893936.post-18358694066298025972011-04-18T09:42:57.116+01:002011-04-18T09:42:57.116+01:00Alf, I'd agree that anyone who allows any rope...Alf, I'd agree that anyone who allows any rope to foul the prop is not paying enough attention and the stern rope is always going to reach the prop, but having a centre rope long enough to do so as well seems to be tempting fate. Having a centre rope that would reach the bank isn't much of a benefit if you are single-handed: if necessary I would use the long shaft.<br />JimJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14502754753792780008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8491197068002893936.post-62306293018875824412011-04-15T11:27:00.047+01:002011-04-15T11:27:00.047+01:00If your centre-rope can reach your prop then its t...If your centre-rope can reach your prop then its too long !<br />I disagree, if your centre-rope falls into the water & you fail to stop the prop then you are not paying enough attention to the task in hand ! Centre lines should be long enough to reach the bank if you are stranded. Mine is 15m on a 17m boat, never had any problems.Alfnoreply@blogger.com