Flynny
Petty Officer 3rd Class
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- Jul 22, 2011
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I'm looking for some advice on a storm mooring anchor for my recently acquired 2007 Baylier 285 Cierra.
I think we've decided on a granite block, rather than concrete, per the harbormaster's request. We also would like to use that rather than a dor-mor or screw anchor because this is only an emergency mooring that will hopefully be seldom-used.
The boat has a 7200 pound dry weight, and I imagine it will be around 8000 pounds with fuel, water, and gear. The storm mooring field for my yacht club is pretty much exposed. It is in Boston harbor at the opening of a river. So it's not "open water", but its certainly not protected, either.
Everything I've read suggests either a 3000 or 4000 pound granite block. What would you say?
I also plan on using the Cyclone Dyneema mooring pendant attached to a longer 3-strand nylon pendant. Any recommendations for line sizes?
I think we've decided on a granite block, rather than concrete, per the harbormaster's request. We also would like to use that rather than a dor-mor or screw anchor because this is only an emergency mooring that will hopefully be seldom-used.
The boat has a 7200 pound dry weight, and I imagine it will be around 8000 pounds with fuel, water, and gear. The storm mooring field for my yacht club is pretty much exposed. It is in Boston harbor at the opening of a river. So it's not "open water", but its certainly not protected, either.
Everything I've read suggests either a 3000 or 4000 pound granite block. What would you say?
I also plan on using the Cyclone Dyneema mooring pendant attached to a longer 3-strand nylon pendant. Any recommendations for line sizes?