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rrick
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Initially Posted - 06/04/2012 :  14:03:45  Show Profile
I'm now the largest boat on the lake, congrats to me. No more 45 minute drives to daysail in an area of a lake equivalent to this lake's size.

The slip at my parents dock is 9' wide. No channel is obstructed with the 5' hanging out the back of the slip. The dock is unprotected from boat wakes. Where are problems?

And this is temporary, as, in another thread we're working on a deeper water mooring
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NautiC25
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Response Posted - 06/04/2012 :  14:19:58  Show Profile
Mine is currently narrow, but the move is in the works. The problem I've had with the narrow slip is that it's always rubbing on the fenders. Eventually, the fenders give out from the frequent stress and go dead, then you've got problems.
I have snubbers, but in order for them to be useful, the line has to stretch. The stretch needed is too much for the slips width.
In a narrow slip, you have to keep the lines tight, but that puts more stress on the cleats. So get snubbers. They aren't cheap.
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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 06/04/2012 :  14:50:49  Show Profile
How, where, and against what will the boat be making contact with the dock? It sounds like there's no way to prevent it--just to minimize the damage or wear. Good thing it's temporary.
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rrick
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Response Posted - 06/04/2012 :  15:29:50  Show Profile
Snubbers, the real ones, are a little cheaper now that Taylor (lifetime warranty) isn't the only manufacturer. I found some local @ $30 - 5/8" made by Linemaster (5-y warranty). 28mph gusts tomorrow, all though the cove is well protected, I may just sleep on my baby tonight to observe first hand narrow slip damage.
The rubrail is on both sides @ 9' wide. In calm, the fenders hang, but stepping in and out of the boat is all it takes to rub fenders.
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redeye
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Response Posted - 06/05/2012 :  05:09:54  Show Profile


Ya might hang um horizontal and it gives you a bit more room and they roll. Don't let them get too low or you can damage the rubrail.

I've got 2 out and they are just below the dock level.
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vipermagic
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Response Posted - 06/05/2012 :  05:44:16  Show Profile
Funny I should see this. Just last night we squeezed my 6' wide boat into a 6' wide slip. It was not my favorite experience in the world... I hope they can find me another slip!
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 06/05/2012 :  09:30:19  Show Profile
You might want to buy the flat, rectangular fenders. They don't stick out so much.
Ex: http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Dockmate-Large-Flat-Rafting-Fender&i=87173&aID=602B1&merchID=4006
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