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| jollyrog305 |
Posted on 04/02/08 - 12:48 PM
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CBO,
The issue is not (entirely) the boat moving but re-config the stern line placement so they don't cross/chafe the engines (see previous post)
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| egerrity |
Posted on 04/02/08 - 12:53 PM
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Have you tried running spring lines from stern to the midway poles? and uncross the stern lines? Instead of having the spring lines run all the way to the front poles.
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| pglein |
Posted on 04/02/08 - 1:12 PM
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I like your revised mooring line plan. That's how it should be anyway. Crossing the lines over the engines was unecessary and caused the chafing problem you were concerned about.
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| Phil T |
Posted on 04/02/08 - 1:14 PM
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Jolly -
Sorry for being so vague.
Are you just securing the boat in calm conditions? Do you need to prevent movement in certain directions caused by wakes or wind?
Are the lines secured on the pilings at a fixed point and what is the tidal drop?
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| jollyrog305 |
Posted on 04/02/08 - 1:31 PM
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The boat is in a marina, guarded and in calm conditions. Westerly winds may have and effect, but I think they will be minimal. What is not demonstrated on my horrific plan drawing, but I have about 3' between each side of the boat and the pilings (more at the bow) and about 2-3' from the back of the motors (fully titled) to the rear seawall/sidewalk. I plan on using the last config posted - uncrossing the stern lines/running them "straight" back and then adding an additional sboard spring line the length of slip, securing it to the middle cleat.
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| Phil T |
Posted on 04/02/08 - 3:54 PM
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Jolly -
That is good information to know. In looking at your revision, it appears good. Have you considered crossing your bow lines to cut down on the side to side forces?
I think you will find, after observation and adjustments, what works the best.
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| jollyrog305 |
Posted on 04/02/08 - 6:59 PM
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First, I would like to thank everyone for their feedback and suggestions - they have been extremely helpful. CBO, your suggestion was the first suggestion from my father, more of a sailboat person than motor boat, but nevertheless, he said "you always cross the bow lines". Problem is, because of how it sits in the slip and the "angle" from the bow cleats to the front pilings, I think the bow rail will get in the way and/or the docklines will chafe the rail - same problem just different end. I will try a few configs this weekend to see what works best.
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| Phil T |
Posted on 04/03/08 - 8:51 PM
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Funny that you said that. I did sail and take several seamanship classes in high school (Naval Honor School) but that was 25 years ago. (oh crap I am old!  )
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| jollyrog305 |
Posted on 04/08/08 - 5:49 PM
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Just to follow up – attached is what I ended up going with. Ended up using, what I think egerrity suggested for a couple of reasons. One of which, I found out that I can only “fit” so much 5/8” line around a 8” cleat. May be a bit overkill, but she moves with the wind and tides without slamming into anything. Funny thing (not really) is in the week that we discussed this topic, the crossed lines had already started to mark the cowlings, but nothing that a good wax wouldn’t take care of. Thanks everyone
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| egerrity |
Posted on 04/08/08 - 6:01 PM
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Glad to help.. I have my Sea Ray in a similar dock situation and have it tied up like that.
good luck
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