Office of Steam Forum for Model & Toy Steam Gas & Hot Air Engines

You could tether it like the old cars. You stand in the middle and have the rudder set to turn
away from you. It will keep the line tight and away from the prop. It's not going to go so fast
that you get dizzy. I would say run your line to the front nose of the boat. It won't be as bad
as this, I hope. I don't think it touches the water when it winds up.