I have been using the Cobra Marauder for some years to tow out a long-line off the beach. Maybe it is increasing age, weight or sloth, but I'm increasingly less tolerant of the effort involved.
Mostly its fine, but whenever there is any sort of current, and/or cross wind I have real trouble keeping the boat straight, and consequently get a big belly in the line, and then struggle with the drag.
Last weekend setting it off Ohope I ended up stalling about 900m out, unable to head in the direction I wanted.
So any suggestions, please? Does it make much difference where the long-line is attached to the kayak? Typically I simply tie it on to one side next to the seat, rather than on any sort of centering yoke.
And are the Marauders know to be 'bad' at catching wind compared to alternatives?
TIA.