Towing the dinghy.

[aquaplane]

I have tried deflating the dinghy an sticking it down the quarter berth. Not so good if it's salty wet.
I had a go strapping in down in front of the mast but occasionally the jib sheets catch when tacking so I don't like that much.
The towing close up so only the aft tips drag in the water looked good until the thing flipped in a wind and turned into a drogue.
The exhaust comes out of the transom so I don't think strapping it across the stern is an option.
Davits on a Centaur look a bit OTT.
Are there any other options?

[Silkie]

Won't it fit deflated abaft the mast? That's the only practical option on Silkie when towing is not sensible.

[aquaplane]

It might do but the gap between the kicker and the hatch garage/solar panel isn't so large.

[Silkie]

Mine sits on top of the hatch garage. Solar panel indeed!

[claymore]

I used to sail on a centaur where the owner had it half deflated on the coachroof.
No rigid transom on it. It seemed fine and stopped some spray.

[DaveS]

To avoid the jib sheets catching on things (VHF cable, etc.) I have a line lied between the mast and the fore hatch.

[sahona]

If it's got a transom, fit a bridle from each quarter to the painter so the tow pressure is applied at the back, leaving just a little correction if necessary at the prow. The dink will tow nicely and won't flip.

[aquaplane]

Will try that Sahona.

Might try towing it backwards too.

Thanks for the suggestions folks.

[Mavanier]

Can it go on the foredeck, ahead of the coachroof?