Keep a very long rope handy and, if launching single-handed, find a bystander to help... preferably one without a Rottweiler, advises Clive MarshWhen dinghy launching, I plan the procedure very carefully. This was done at night with the use of a very long painter. 4 If it’s too heavy, you will need a winch on your trolley attached to the long rope. Each combination of these challenges requires a different set of techniques, but I find a stout and very long rope solves most problems. Want to read more articles like Dinghy launching tips from a prolific small boat owner?