Posted by Jja6782 on 05/24/20 - 7:29 AM
#1
Recently purchased my first boat with a
1993 montauk. Is there a way to have our dock lines pre-tied at the dock without cleats? I was thinking of ordering a set of marine clips that I would use to attach to the line then clip onto the lift hooks. My slip is on mooring whips so that is making it even harder for me I would love to just be able to clip each line. Would the clips damage the boat bad from moving around?
AOWISH 4-Pack Stainless Steel Swivel Eye Snap Hooks (4 x 1-1/2 Inches) Scuba Diving Clips Marine Boat Hardware Spring Buckles for Bird Feeders, Pet Chains, Collars, Keychains and More M6(2#)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GTWPVGJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0lOYEbGAHJZD5
(corrected to full 4 digit year per guideline #1 at the top of this page)
Edited by Joe Kriz on 05/24/20 - 1:28 PM
Posted by Phil T on 05/24/20 - 10:14 AM
#2
Why not leave the lines attached to the boat. You will need them at the next dock you stop at.
Posted by Jja6782 on 05/24/20 - 10:46 AM
#3
Phil T wrote:
Why not leave the lines attached to the boat. You will need them at the next dock you stop at.
I rather have a keep a few lines on board but be ready for a quick tie up at the dock. Leaving the lines attached I imagine would be an eyesore
Posted by gchuba on 05/24/20 - 11:56 AM
#4
I have lines at my slip that stay at the dock. I also have lines on board. Coil them and do not leave a trip hazard.
Posted by biggiefl on 05/26/20 - 10:40 AM
#5
I always used clips on my smaller whalers. With whips it will take the slack out the lines so the clips won't be rattling around but I never had problems without whip use(done both). I used a nice brass clip and had nails on my pilings. As I slid into my slip I grabbed the clips off the nail and "clipped" clipped" on the eyes and then had 2 lines up on the bow that were just the eye hoops which I just put around the norman pin.