BOAT SLIP NEWBIE...

[casinoreverend]

Hello,

Ive finally stepped-up to landing a slip at my local marina in North Idaho...Im sick of hauling my boat in/out of water, etc...

I wanted to know what would be a good list of supplie for a new slip rental? The marina will allow a locked dock-box for storage and they provide water and power with the rent.

What type of fenders would suit me best and dock lines, etc??? I have a 97 Maxum 2100SR2-this marina is on a local river so current can be swift during the spring thaw otherwise its fairly calm.

Any tricks or advice how to be successul and a responsible slip renter-Im excited for this spring!

[seapuppy]

way cool...bout the best thing I can suggest is to have 3-4" fenders...at least 3 on one side...lines should reach to atleast 3/4 of the boat length...tie the stern off first and spring it to the boats mid cleat....tie the bow off next and spring that to the boat's mid cleat.....ensure your shore pwr chord is secured and not able to fall into the water....or drape into the water......that's about it...keep all the other ac off cept for the batt. charger...ensure that your bilge pumps are working properly on auto and connected directly to the batt.s to prevent sinking.....

congrats on having your boat on a slip........

SP

[zt260]

Get some pontoon fenders fixed to your mooring :wink:
But i would say that as im biassed,

good luck

ash

[the19hole]

Push the boat to one side for the toys! Extend the dock. Build in for frig and grill for your favourite beverage! Then enjoy. Check out my pics.

http://www.maxumownersclub.com/forum/ga ... temId=2246

[SilveradoSS]

Nice set up!

[shrew]

I would consider the following for tying a boat up:

1) Fixed docks or Floating Docks?

2) Tidal or not tidal?
-> If tidal, what is the swing?

Obviously, fixed docks in a non-tidal area would be pretty much the same as floating docks. Fixed Docks in a tidal area is a bit trickier.

First, I'd buy Nylon dock lines with a spliced loop on one end. The manufacturer will recommend a diameter size rope for the average length and weight of a boat. I like to buy one size larger than recommended.

Make sure there is enough length to cross tie the stern (If you back into the slip). Run a spring line forward and back, and tie off the off the bow on both sides (bow doesn't need to be cross-tied).

I tie leave the loop end on the boat side and make sure there is enough line to accomodate tidal swing. This way I undo the loops when I depart and simply grab teh loops and run them through the cleats when I return. I have 2 sets of lines Boat Lines (which stay on the boat at all times), and dock lines (which stay on the dock at all times). I leavethe dock lines behind and use my boat lines when I out.

I'm in a fixed slip with tides, so I have 2 bow, two stern cross tied. 2 spring lines (port and starboard) going aft, and 2 spring lines going forward. This keeps the boat right in the center of the slip and I never worry. When storms come, I double all the lines and I keep one extra so I can pull the boat towards the dock to get on and off.

[casinoreverend]

My boat will be on a local river system, which is damned about a half-mile down river....we will see some fluctuation as the season progresses. My slip is a floating dock, I will have a chat with the marina manager to see what they recommend. I would like to run two springlines on port and starboard side to keep in between the two docks and minimize the rubbing on fenders, docks, etc... Ive not been able to find "springlines" online-are they readily available or do I need to use a snubber or what else is easy to use?

[seapuppy]

a spring line is just a line used to reduce movement of the boat fore and aft on the dock...so...what I do is take a bow line ..tie it to the dock cleat..after a few loops...take the rest of the line to the mid cleat on the boat...this is called a spring line....
in the stern line..I'll take it to the dock cleat...then spring it fwd to a mid cleat on the boat ..thus reducing fore and aft movement of the boat..also cinching up the boat and keeping it rather tight too the dock.....preventing movement against the fenders will help reduce wear and prevent damage to the gelcoat...


SP

[tglee]

Here are two examples:

[casinoreverend]

Originally Posted by seapuppy

a spring line is just a line used to reduce movement of the boat fore and aft on the dock...so...what I do is take a bow line ..tie it to the dock cleat..after a few loops...take the rest of the line to the mid cleat on the boat...this is called a spring line....
in the stern line..I'll take it to the dock cleat...then spring it fwd to a mid cleat on the boat ..thus reducing fore and aft movement of the boat..also cinching up the boat and keeping it rather tight too the dock.....preventing movement against the fenders will help reduce wear and prevent damage to the gelcoat...


SP

OOOH, now I feel completely lame!

Thanks for making it very clear, makes much more sense to me now!~

Thanks for the pics & info is much appreciated.

[shrew]

OOOH, now I feel completely lame!

I saw more than one boat banging against the dock last year, doing damage to both boat and dock. One ended up sitting on the bottom of the ocean by the next morning, still tied to the dock (40ft. Formula SS, sickening to see). To my knowledge asking a question will not sink a boat. NOT asking a question on the other hand................

The best bet is to walk around and met your new neighbors. look at how everyone else is doing it. 80% of the people will be tying their boats the same way. Ask a few folks who've been at that marina for several seasons. They'll be more than happy to give advice. Marina life is a huge community of friendly people generally willing to help each other out.

[casinoreverend]

I will make a few rounds on the docks, check in with the manager as well--thanks for the great advice!